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9.23.8.3.(3) | Application | Intent |
| OS2 | OP2 |
| Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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| Application | Application 1: Location of joints in built-up lumber beams that are
continuous over more than one span and that are used to support floors, 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 limit the probability of inappropriately located butt
joints, which could lead to inadequate bending strength at butt joints between
pieces of lumber, which could lead to an inability to resist expected gravity
loads, which could lead to structural collapse, which could lead to harm to
persons. |
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