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9.20.9.5.(2) | Application | Intent |
| OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OS1 |
| Objective | OS1 Fire Safety |
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| Application | Application 1: Fastening of strap ties to wood framing members, for
masonry veneer 75 mm or more in thickness and resting on a bearing
support, in 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 9.20.1.1.(2), which applies to buildings other than described above, or where the masonry
is designed for specified loads on the basis of ultimate and serviceability
limit states.
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of:
This is to limit the probability of the excessive
flexing of masonry veneer, which could lead to cracking or buckling.
Where masonry construction is required to provide fire resistance,
this is to limit the probability of compromised fire resistance of the assembly,
which could lead to harm to persons.
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