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9.23.12.3.(3) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS1 | OS3 |
Objective | OH1 Indoor Conditions |
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Application | Application 1: Minimum depth and maximum length of wood lintels in loadbearing, 38 mm by 64 mm 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 limit the probability of insufficiently deep or excessively
long lintels, which could lead to the inadequate transfer of expected gravity
loads from roof, wall or floor framing to supporting studs. Where
wood-frame construction supports or is part of an environmental separator,
this is to limit the probability of the displacement or failure of required
environmental separation elements, which could lead to:
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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