9.20.8.3.(1)

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

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

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of:

  • joists or beams being unable to resist expected gravity or lateral loads, which could lead to crushing of wood, or
  • excessive stress on masonry units, which could lead to compression failure of masonry units.

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

  • structural failure of beams or masonry construction, or
  • where masonry construction is part of an environmental separator, the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to deterioration, which could lead to further compromised structural integrity.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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