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9.23.10.3.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS1 | OS3 |
Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Orientation of 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:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that stud orientation that is inconsistent
with the slenderness-ratio assumptions upon which stud size, height and spacing
are based will lead to an inability to resist expected gravity and lateral
loads. Where assemblies are required to provide fire resistance,
this is to limit the probability of compromised fire resistance of the assembly,
which could lead to harm to persons.
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