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9.23.10.3.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS1 | OS3 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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. This is to limit the probability of:
This is to limit the probability of:
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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