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9.20.6.1.(3) | Application | Intent |
OH1 | OS2 | OP2 | OS1 | OH4 | OS3 |
Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
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Application | Application 1: In buildings to which Part
9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of
Part 9], minimum thickness of wythes in the following exterior, multiple-wythe,
above-ground walls:
Exceptions:
except as stated in:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that masonry exterior walls will
be unable to resist expected structural loads. 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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