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9.23.2.2.(2) | Application | Intent |
| OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OS1 | OH4 | OS3 |
| Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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| Application | Application 1: Air spaces at the ends and sides of untreated wood
joists, beams, columns and other wood members framed into masonry or concrete
at or below the surface of the ground, in wood-frame constructions to which Section 9.23. applies [see Sentence 9.23.1.1.(1) for application
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of inadequate provision for drying,
which could lead to the entrapment of surface water or water from the ground
transferred through masonry or concrete, which could lead to wood decay, which
could lead to an inability to resist expected gravity or lateral loads.
For floors and elements supporting floors, this is to limit the
probability of:
This is to limit the probability of excessive deflection or vibration,
which could lead to persons losing their balance, tripping or falling, which
could lead to harm to persons.
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