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9.20.8.2.(2) | Application | Intent |
| OS2 | OP2 |
| Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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| Application | Application 1: Floor joists supported on cavity
walls, in buildings to which Part 9 applies
[see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9]:
Exceptions:
except as stated in Sentence 9.20.1.1.(2), which applies to buildings other than described above, or where the masonry
is designed for specified loads on the basis of ultimate and serviceability
limit states.
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of the exposure of joist ends to
water that might penetrate the exterior wythe of cavity walls, which could
lead to rotting of wood floor joists, which could lead to structural collapse,
which could lead to harm to persons. |
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