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4.1.2.1 — Loads and Effects

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(1) Except as provided in Article 4.1.2.2., the categories of loads, specified loads and effects set out in Table 4.1.2.1.A. shall be taken into consideration in the design of a building and its structural members and connections.
(2) Minimum specified values of the loads described in Sentence (1), as set forth in Subsections 4.1.4. to 4.1.8., shall be increased to account for dynamic effects where applicable.
(3) For the purpose of determining specified loads S, W or E in Subsections 4.1.6. to 4.1.8., buildings shall be assigned an Importance Category based on intended use and occupancy, in accordance with Table 4.1.2.1.B.
Tables & Figures referenced
Table 4.1.2.1.A : Categories of Loads, Specified Loads and Effects : Forming Part of Sentence 4.1.2.1.(1)
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Table 4.1.2.1.B : Importance Categories for Buildings : Forming Part of Sentence 4.1.2.1.(3)
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