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9.3.2.9.(2)
OS2OP2OH1OH4OS3OS1
ObjectiveOH4 Vibration and Deflection Limitation
Attribution
[F82,F80-OH4] Applies where structural wood elements support or are used in floors.
Application
Application 1: 
Protection and visibility of foundations that are insulated or otherwise finished in a manner that could conceal a termite infestation, in localities where termites are known to occur, 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 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, or
  • where structural wood elements support or are used in an environmental separator, the displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements, which could lead to compromised structural integrity.
This is to limit the probability of the deflection or vibration of floors, which could lead to negative effects on the psychological well-being of persons.
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