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9.17.3.2.(2)
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Application
Application 1: 
Top plate for steel columns that support steel beams, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9], that are used to support:
  • beams carrying loads from not more than 2 wood-frame floors where
    • the supported length of joists bearing on such beams does not exceed 5 m, and
    • the live load on any floor does not exceed 2.4 kPa,
  • beams or header joists carrying loads from not more than 2 levels of wood-frame balconies, decks or other accessible, exterior platforms, or 1 level plus roof, where
    • the supported length of joists supported by such beams or rim joists does not exceed 5 m,
    • the sum of the specified snow and occupancy loads on the platform type construction or roof does not exceed 4.8 kPa,
    • the platform serves only a single suite of residential occupancy, and
    • the platform does not serve as a required exit, and
  • carport roofs.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To exempt from the application of Sentence 9.17.3.2.(1) columns supporting steel beams, where lateral support for the top of the column top [see Sentence 9.17.2.2.(1)] is achieved in another way.
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