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    I.S. 440:2009

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    TIMBER FRAME DWELLINGS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-09-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2009

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    DECLARATION
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative and informative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Responsibilities
    5 Materials
    6 Design
    7 Manufacture
    8 Construction details
    9 Site work
    10 Services
    Annex A (informative) - Differential movement
    Annex B (informative) - Example of site checklist
            for timber frame construction
    Bibliography

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    Describes requirements for materials, design, manufacture, construction details, site work and quality control for platform timber frame construction.

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    Development Note 2009 Edition Re-Issued in February 2014 & incorporates AMD 1 2014. (03/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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