9.17.5.1.(1)

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

[F20,F22-OS2.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the performance of the masonry units used, with respect to their properties and compressive strength, will fall significantly below expectations.

This is to limit the probability of compromised structural integrity, which could lead to:

  • structural failure, or
  • for environmental separators or elements supporting an environmental separator, excessive deformation or deflection of exterior walls or roofs, which could lead to the displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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