Intent 1:
To limit the probability of piers with an excessive
height-to-width ratio, which could lead to piers tilting or toppling
under expected wind or seismic loads.
This is
to limit the probability of compromised structural integrity, which
could lead to:
- structural failure,
- where elements support or are part of an environmental
separator, the displacement or failure of required environmental separation
elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements,
or
- an inability to resist expected loads, which could lead
to
- the excessive deformation or deflection of walls, or
- the excessive deflection or vibration of floors.
This is to limit the probability of:
- the space being unsuitable for its intended use, or
- damage to the building.