(See Note A-9.23.13.4.)
(1)
Braced wall band s shall
(a)
be full storey height,
(b)
be not more than 1.2 m wide,
(c)
lap at both ends with another braced wall band,
(d)
be aligned with braced wall bands on storeys above and below, and
(e)
conform to the spacing and dimensions given in Table 9.23.13.5.
(2)
The perimeter of the building shall be located within braced wall bands.
(3)
For split-level buildings, a braced wall band shall be located where there is a change in floor level greater than the depth of one floor joist.