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9.23.11.3.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS1 | OS3 |
Objective | OH4 Vibration and Deflection Limitation |
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Application | Application 1: Minimum number of top wall plates in loadbearing stud
walls, 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 Sentences 9.23.11.3.(2) to (4), which apply where studs are
directly beneath the supported framing above, or where lintels provide the
required support.
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of inadequate capacity to transfer
loads from supported floor and roof framing members, which could lead to an
inability to resist expected gravity and lateral loads, which could lead to:
For floors and constructions supporting floors,
this is to limit the probability of:
This is to limit the probability of excessive movement, vibration
or deflection of floors, which could lead to negative effects on the psychological
well-being of persons.
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