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9.24.3.2.(1) | Application | Intent |
| OS1 |
| Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
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| Application | Application 1: Minimum clearance between the top of steel studs and
the top of runners in non-loadbearing exterior
and interior walls required to have a fire-resistance
rating, in 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 insufficient clearance to accommodate
the linear expansion of steel studs during a fire, which could lead to the
buckling of studs, which could lead to the premature failure of fire-rated
assemblies, which could lead to harm to persons. |
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