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9.7.4.1.(1)
OH1OS2
ObjectiveOS2 Structural Safety
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Sealing compound used to seal glass components of factory-sealed double-glazed units to sash components of windows, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability of premature failure of the glass-to-sash seal or of the edge seal of the glass component, which could lead to compromised structural integrity of window assemblies and adjacent exterior wall assemblies, which could lead to wetting from condensation on the interior surface of windows or precipitation ingress, which could lead to deterioration, which could lead to harm to persons.
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