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9.3.2.9.(1) | Application | Intent |
| OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS3 | OS1 |
| Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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| Application | Application 1: Structural wood elements, in localities where termites
are known to occur, with respect to:
This applies to buildings to
which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9].
Exceptions:
except as stated in Sentence 9.3.2.9.(2), which applies to
the protection of assemblies supporting structural wood elements and their
visibility.
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of an inadequate resistance to
termites or an inability to detect and mitigate termite infestations, which
could lead to damage to wood elements, which could lead to an inability to
resist expected gravity or lateral loads. This is to
limit the probability of compromised structural integrity, which could lead
to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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