An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design, construction or demolition of the building, a person in or adjacent to the building will be exposed to an unacceptable risk
of injury.
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person in or adjacent to the building will be exposed to an unacceptable risk
of injury due to fire. The risks of injury due to fire addressed in
this Code are those caused by—
OS1.1 - fire or explosion
occurring
OS1.2 - fire or explosion
impacting areas beyond its point of origin
OS1.3 - collapse of physical
elements due to a fire or explosion
OS1.4 - fire safety systems
failing to function as expected
OS1.5 - persons being
delayed in or impeded from moving to a safe place during a fire emergency
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person in or adjacent to the building will be exposed to an unacceptable risk
of injury due to structural failure. The risks of injury due to structural
failure addressed in this Code are those caused by—
OS2.1 - loads bearing
on the building elements that exceed their loadbearing capacity
OS2.2 - loads bearing
on the building that exceed the loadbearing properties of the supporting medium
OS2.3 - damage to or
deterioration of building elements
OS2.4 - vibration or
deflection of building elements
OS2.5 - instability of
the building or part thereof
OS2.6 - collapse of the excavation
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person in or adjacent to the building will be exposed to an unacceptable risk
of injury due to hazards. The risks of injury due to hazards addressed
in this Code are those caused by—
OS3.1 - tripping, slipping,
falling, contact, drowning or collision
OS3.2 - contact with
hot surfaces or substances
OS3.3 - contact with
energized equipment
OS3.4 - exposure to hazardous
substances
OS3.5 - exposure to high
levels of sound from fire alarm systems
OS3.6 - persons becoming
trapped in confined spaces
OS3.7 - persons being
delayed in or impeded from moving to a safe place during an emergency
(see Appendix A)
OS4Resistance to Unwanted
Entry
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person in the building will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of injury
due to the building's low level of resistance
to unwanted entry (see Sentence 2.1.1.2.(2) for application
limitation). The risks of injury due to unwanted entry addressed in
this Code are those caused by—
OS4.1 - intruders being
able to force their way through locked doors or windows
OS4.2 - occupants being
unable to identify potential intruders as such
OS5Safety at Construction
and Demolition Sites
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the construction or demolition of the building, the public adjacent to a construction
or demolition site will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of injury
due to hazards. The risks of injury due to construction and demolition
hazards addressed in this Code are those caused by—
OS5.1 - objects projected
onto public ways
OS5.2 - vehicular accidents
on public ways
OS5.3 - damage to or
obstruction of public ways
OS5.4 - water accumulated
in excavations
OS5.5 - entry into the
site
OS5.6 - exposure to hazardous
substances and activities
OS5.7 - loads bearing
on a covered way that exceed its loadbearing capacity
OS5.8 - collapse of the excavation
OS5.9 - persons being
delayed in or impeded from moving to a safe place during an emergency
(see Appendix A)
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person will be exposed to an unacceptable
risk of illness.
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person in the building will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of illness
due to indoor conditions. The risks of illness due to indoor conditions
addressed in this Code are those caused by—
OH1.1 - inadequate indoor
air quality
OH1.2 - inadequate thermal
comfort
OH1.3 - contact with
moisture
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person in the building will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of illness
due to unsanitary conditions. The risks of illness due to unsanitary
conditions addressed in this Code are those caused by—
OH2.1 - exposure to human
or domestic waste
OH2.2 - consumption of
contaminated water
OH2.3 - inadequate facilities
for personal hygiene
OH2.4 - contact with
contaminated surfaces
OH2.5 - contact with
vermin and insects
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person in the building will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of illness
due to high levels of sound originating in adjacent spaces in the building (see Sentence 2.1.1.2.(3) for
application limitation). The risks of illness due to high levels of
sound addressed in this Code are those caused by—
OH3.1 - exposure to airborne
sound transmitted through assemblies separating dwelling units from adjacent spaces in the building
OH4Vibration and Deflection
Limitation
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person in the building will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of illness
due to high levels of vibration or deflection of building elements.
OH5Hazardous Substances Containment
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, the public will be exposed to an unacceptable
risk of illness due to the release of hazardous substances from the building (see Sentence 2.1.1.2.(4) for
application limitation).
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person with a physical or sensory
limitation will be unacceptably impeded from accessing or using the building or its facilities (see Sentence 2.1.1.2.(5) for application limitations).
OA1Barrier-Free Path of Travel
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person with a physical or sensory
limitation will be unacceptably impeded from accessing the building or circulating within it (see Sentence 2.1.1.2.(5) for application limitations).
OA2Barrier-Free Facilities
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, a person with a physical or sensory
limitation will be unacceptably impeded from using the building's facilities (see Sentence 2.1.1.2.(5) for application limitations).
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design, construction or demolition of the building, the building or adjacent buildings will be exposed
to an unacceptable risk of damage due to fire or structural insufficiency,
or the building or part thereof will be
exposed to an unacceptable risk of loss of use also due to structural
insufficiency.
OP1Fire Protection of the
Building
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of its design or construction, the building will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of damage
due to fire. The risks of damage due to fire addressed in this Code
are those caused by—
OP1.1 - fire or explosion
occurring
OP1.2 - fire or explosion
impacting areas beyond its point of origin
OP1.3 - collapse of physical
elements due to a fire or explosion
OP1.4 - fire safety systems
failing to function as expected
OP2Structural Sufficiency
of the Building
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of its design or construction, the building or part thereof will be exposed to an unacceptable
risk of damage or loss of use due to structural failure or lack of
structural serviceability. The risks of damage and of loss of use
due to structural failure or lack of structural serviceability addressed
in this Code are those caused by—
OP2.1 - loads bearing
on the building elements that exceed their loadbearing capacity
OP2.2 - loads bearing
on the building that exceed the loadbearing properties of the supporting medium
OP2.3 - damage to or
deterioration of building elements
OP2.4 - vibration or
deflection of building elements
OP2.5 - instability of
the building or part thereof
OP2.6 - instability or
movement of the supporting medium
OP3Protection of Adjacent
Buildings from Fire
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or construction of the building, adjacent buildings will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of damage due to fire. The
risks of damage to adjacent buildings due
to fire addressed in this Code are those caused by—
OP3.1 - fire or explosion
impacting areas beyond the building of
origin
OP4Protection of Adjacent
Buildings from Structural Damage
An objective of this Code is to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design, construction or demolition of the building, adjacent buildings will be exposed to an unacceptable risk of structural damage. The
risks of structural damage to adjacent buildings addressed in this Code are those caused by—
OP4.1 - settlement of
the medium supporting adjacent buildings
OP4.2 - collapse of the building or portion thereof onto adjacent buildings
OP4.3 - impact of the building on adjacent buildings
OP4.4 - collapse of the excavation
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