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9.23.2.3.(2) | Application | Intent |
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Application | Application 1: Wood joists, beams, sill plates, columns and other
wood members supported on concrete or masonry where the wood is at least 150
mm above 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.].
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Intent | Intent 1: To exempt from the application of Sentence 9.23.2.3.(1) situations
where the risk of significant capillary transfer of moisture from surface
water or the ground and consequent wood decay is reduced owing to the clearance
between the wood member and the ground. |
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