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9.23.12.3.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS1 | OS3 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Maximum spans for wood lintels, 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 excessively long spans, which
could lead to an inability to resist expected gravity and lateral loads around
openings. 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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