9.20.9.4.(5)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of inadequate support for ties, which could lead to the excessive flexing of ties under lateral loads, which could lead to inadequate load distribution among the wythes of multiple-wythe masonry walls, which could lead to an inability to resist transverse or vertical loads, which could lead to cracking or buckling.

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.