4.1.8.9.(4)

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of one Seismic Force Resisting System being supported by another Seismic Force Resisting System with a higher combined reduction factor, which could lead to a lower base shear, which could lead to structural failure, which could lead to harm to persons.

Intent 2:

To direct Code users to Sentence 4.1.8.15.(5), which addresses design forces.

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