Intent 1:
To limit the probability that the structural performance
of floors-on-ground will fall significantly below expectations, which
could lead to an inadequate resistance to gravity loads or lateral
soil loads, which could lead to damage to floors or foundation walls.
This is to limit the probability of compromised structural
integrity, which could lead to:
- structural failure,
- where wood-frame floors serve as 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, and
- 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.