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9.24.3.1.(1)
OP2OH1OS2OS1OS3
ObjectiveOP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building
Attribution
[F20,F22-OP2.3] Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.
Application
Application 1: 
Provision of runners in non-loadbearing exterior and interior steel stud walls of buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability of inadequate means to anchor wall assemblies to floors and ceilings, or inadequate means for the top and bottom attachment of cladding, sheathing or interior finish materials, which could lead to an inability to resist expected lateral and gravity loads, which could lead to:
  • misaligned top and bottom ends of studs, or
  • the displacement of studs.
This is to limit the probability of the excessive movement or deformation of walls, which could lead to:
  • the structural failure of walls, or
  • for exterior walls, the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to deterioration.
This is to limit the probability of:
  • the space being unsuitable for its intended use,
  • compromised operation of windows and doors, or
  • damage to the building.
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