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9.23.9.4.(5) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS1 | OS3 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Furring strips or panel-type ceiling finish for lumber
floor joists used to support floors in residential applications or where the
floor live load does not exceed 1.9 kPa,
in wood-frame constructions to which Section 9.23. applies
[see Sentence 9.23.1.1.(1) for application of Section 9.23.],
where:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of inadequate restraint of the
bottoms of joists, which could lead to excessive twisting of joists, which
could lead to an inability to resist expected gravity and lateral loads, which
could lead to the excessive movement, deformation or failure of floor assemblies.
This is to limit the probability of compromised structural integrity,
which could lead to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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