9.20.8.4.(5)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that pilasters will be unable to resist the loads imposed by beams or columns, which could lead to structural failure of unit-masonry pilasters and cracking of masonry walls.

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

• structural failure of 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.