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9.31.6.2.(3) | Application | Intent |
| OS3 | OS1 |
| Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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| Application | Application 1: Anchorage of service water
heaters in dwelling units, in buildings to
which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9], located in areas where the spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2),
is greater than 0.55. Application 2: This also applies to buildings described
in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A, as stated in Sentence 7.1.3.2.(1) which
makes Section 9.31. applicable to dwelling
units in all buildings. |
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that the service water heaters
will overturn, which would lead to broken electricity lines or ruptured fuel
or water lines, which could lead to exposure to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to
persons.
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