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9.23.9.4.(6) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS1 | OS3 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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Application | Application 1: Materials, minimum thickness and support for panel-type
ceilings fastened to the furring of 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
lower edges of joists, which could lead to excessive twisting of joists, which
could lead to an inability to resist expected gravity and lateral loads.
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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