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9.23.11.3.(2) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS1 | OS3 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Minimum number of top wall plates forming a continuous
tie across lintels in loadbearing stud wall sections,
in wood-frame constructions to which Section 9.23. applies
[see Sentence 9.23.1.1.(1) for application of Section 9.23.].
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of inadequate capacity to transfer
loads from supported floor and roof framing members in construction where
a lintel will serve the function of a second top plate, which could lead to
an inability to resist expected gravity and lateral loads, which could lead
to:
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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