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9.23.4.2.(3) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Maximum spans, in wood-frame constructions to which Section 9.23. applies [see Sentence 9.23.1.1.(1) for application
of Section 9.23.], for built-up lumber and glued-laminated
timber beams used to support up to three floors:
Exceptions:
except as stated in Sentence 9.23.4.4.(3), which applies to
floors supporting concrete toppings.
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of excessively long spans, which
could lead to an inability to resist expected gravity loads, which could lead
to structural failure, which could lead to harm to persons. |
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