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9.29.5.3.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OS1 | OH1 | OP2 |
Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
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Application | Application 1: Maximum spacing of supports for nailed and screwed
single-layer installations of gypsum board interior wall and ceiling finishes
on wood furring or framing, in buildings to which
Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9]. Application 2: This also applies to the protection of foamed plastics
that form part of a wall or ceiling assembly in combustible
construction :
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of an inability to resist expected
impact, gravity or lateral loads, which could lead to the excessive sagging
of gypsum board. This is to limit the probability of the
deformation or detachment of interior finishes, which could lead to:
This is to limit the probability of the growth and spread of fire,
which could lead to harm to persons.
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