9.17.5.2.(1)

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

[F20,F22-OP2.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of columns having inadequate strength, which could lead to an inability to resist expected gravity or lateral (impact) loads, which could lead to buckling.

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

  • structural failure,
  • for environmental separators or elements supporting 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.

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