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9.23.2.3.(1) | Application | Intent |
| OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OS1 | OH4 | OS3 |
| Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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| Application | Application 1: Moisture protection for untreated wood joists, beams,
sill plates, columns and other members supported on concrete or masonry in
contact with the ground, in wood-frame constructions to which Section 9.23. applies
[see Sentence 9.23.1.1.(1) for application of Section 9.23.].
Exceptions:
except as stated in Sentence 9.23.2.3.(2), which applies where
the wood is at least 150 mm above the ground.
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of inadequate resistance to or
protection from surface water or water from the ground transferred by capillary
action 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 to limit the probability of excessive deflection or vibration
of floors, which could lead to persons losing their balance, tripping or falling,
which could lead to harm to persons.
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