(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.

Table 4.1.2.1.A.
Categories of Loads, Specified Loads and Effects

Forming Part of Sentence 4.1.2.1.(1)

Notes to Table 4.1.2.1.A.:

⁽¹⁾ Load means the imposed deformations (i.e., deflections, displacements or motions that induce deformations and forces in the structure), forces and pressures applied to the building structure.

⁽²⁾ Permanent load is a load that changes very little once it has been applied to the structure, except during repair.

⁽³⁾ Variable load is a load that frequently changes in magnitude, direction or location.

⁽⁴⁾ Rare load is a load that occurs infrequently and for a short time only.

    (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.

Table 4.1.2.1.B.
Importance Categories for Buildings

Forming Part of Sentence 4.1.2.1.(3)

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