9.23.1. Application

9.23.1. Application
9.23.1.1. Limitations
(See Note A-9.23.1.1.) (See also Note A-9.4.2.1.(1).)
  1. 1) This Section applies to constructions where wall, floor and roof planes are generally comprised of lumber frames of small repetitive structural members, or engineered components, and where
    1. roof and wall planes are clad, sheathed or braced on at least one side,
    2. the small repetitive structural members are spaced not more than 600 mm o.c.,
    3. the constructions do not serve as foundations,
    4. the specified live load on supported subfloors and floor framing does not exceed 2.4 kPa, and
    5. the span of any structural member does not exceed 12.20 m. (See Note A-9.23.1.1.(1).)
  2. Where the conditions in Sentence (1) are exceeded for wood constructions, the design of the framing and fastening shall conform to Subsection 4.3.1.