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Division B/Part 4/Section 4.1

4.1.3.1. Definitions

(1)In this Subsection, the term,

(a)"limit states" means those conditions of a building structure that result in the building ceasing to fulfill the function for which it was designed.

(b)"specified loads" (C, D, E, H, L, P, S, T and W) means those loads defined in Article 4.1.2.1.

(c)"principal load" means the specified variable load or rare load that dominates in a given load combination...

See also:4.1.3.2. Strength and Stability