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9.23.11.3.(4) | Application | Intent |
| OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS1 | OS3 |
| Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
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| Application | Application 1: Provision of lintels in lieu of top 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.]. |
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| Intent | Intent 1: To supersede the requirement for top plates stated in Sentence (1) and permit lintels with splices to serve the
function of the top plates. These minimum dimensions for
metal splices, and wood splices and their fasteners are to limit the probability
of discontinuous support at the ends of lintels, which could lead to lintels
being unable to resist expected lateral loads, which could lead to the excessive
deflection or failure of walls.
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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