9.20.9.5.(2)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of:

• excessive flexibility in the connection between masonry veneer and backup framing, or
• an inability to resist lateral loads.

This is to limit the probability of the excessive flexing of masonry veneer, which could lead to cracking or buckling.

Where masonry construction is required to provide fire resistance, this is to limit the probability of compromised fire resistance of the assembly, which could lead to harm to persons.