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9.23.10.2.(5)
ApplicationIntent
OS2OP2OH1OH4OS1OS3
ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
[F22-OS3.1] Applies to walls that support floors.
[F22-OS3.7] Applies to walls that contain doors or windows required for emergency egress.
Application
Application 1: 
Buckling prevention for loadbearing interior wall studs, in wood-frame constructions to which Section 9.23. applies [see Sentence 9.23.1.1.(1) for application of Section 9.23.].
Exceptions: 
except as stated in Sentence 9.23.10.2.(2), which applies to walls that are braced by other acceptable means.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability of an inability to resist expected gravity loads, which could lead to buckling in the plane of walls.
This is to limit the probability of compromised structural integrity, which could lead to
  • the excessive deflection or vibration of floors, or
  • the excessive movement or deformation of walls.
This is to limit the probability of:
  • compromised operation of doors or windows required for egress in an emergency, and
  • persons losing their balance, tripping or falling.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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