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4.1.3.5.(5)
OS2OP2
ObjectiveOS2 Structural Safety
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Design of the structural elements of buildings for lateral deflection due to earthquake load.
This applies to buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A and to buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9] that are required to be designed in accordance with the requirements of Part 4.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that the lateral deflection and distortion of the building structure due to the maximum expected seismic ground motions will damage or displace attached or adjacent components of the building, which could subsequently fall or slide, which could lead to harm to persons.
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