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9.20.4.2.(1) | Application | Intent |
OH1 | OS2 | OP2 | OS1 | OH4 | OS3 |
Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Head and bed joints between solid masonry units used
in unreinforced masonry and masonry veneer, in buildings to
which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9], used in:
Exceptions:
except as stated in:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of discontinuity in head and bed
mortar joints, which could lead to inadequate tensile and compressive strength
of mortar joints. Where masonry construction is required
to provide fire resistance, this is to limit the probability of compromised
fire resistance of the assembly, which could lead to harm to persons.
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