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)
OS4
Resistance 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
OS5
Safety 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
OH4
Vibration 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.
OH5
Hazardous 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).
OA1
Barrier-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).
OA2
Barrier-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.
OP1
Fire 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
OP2
Structural 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
OP3
Protection 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
OP4
Protection 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