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9.30.3.1.(1)
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ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Minimum thickness of wood strip flooring applied over a subfloor or directly over joists, 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 that wood strip flooring will be unable to retain fasteners without breaking, which could lead to the displacement or cracking of finished flooring, which could lead to rough or uneven finished floor surfaces, which could lead to persons tripping, falling or getting splinters, which could lead to harm to persons.
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