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9.23.13.8.(3) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OS1 | OS3 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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Application | Application 1: Minimum sizes and maximum spans of ridge beams that
are 38 mm by 140 mm or larger, and that are supported
every 1.2 m or less, in wood-frame constructions to which Section 9.23. applies [see Sentence 9.23.1.1.(1) for application
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Intent | Intent 1: To supersede the requirements for ridge beam support stated
in Sentence (2), in constructions where spans of
ridge beams are limited and appropriate support conditions are provided.
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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