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9.24.2.1.(1) | Application | Intent |
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| Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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| Application | Application 1: Minimum size and maximum spacing of steel studs in
non-loadbearing interior walls of buildings to
which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9].
Exceptions:
except as stated in Article 9.24.2.4., which applies to fire separations required to have a fire-resistance
rating that have openings for doors.
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of an inadequate cross-sectional
area, or excessive slenderness or spacing, which could lead to inadequate
strength or rigidity. This is to limit the probability
of the excessive movement or deformation of walls, which could lead to the
structural failure of walls, which could lead to harm to persons.
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