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4.1.5.2.(1)
ApplicationIntent
OS2OP2OH4
ObjectiveOS2 Structural Safety
Attribution
[F20-OS2.1]
Application
Application 1: 
Determination of specified live loads due to use and occupancy where the use of an area of floor or roof is not included in Articles 4.1.5.3. .and 4.1.5.10.
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 live load, which is used for the design of structural elements, on a floor or roof area intended for a use not included in Articles 4.1.5.3. and 4.1.5.10., will not take into account the maximum expected accumulation of weight due to people and objects, which could lead to structural failure, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: 
To direct Code users to Sentence 4.1.5.2.(2) for buildings in the Low Importance Category according to Table 4.1.2.1.
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