9.23.3.1.(2)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the performance of wood screws, with respect to withdrawal resistance, pull-through resistance or shear strength, will fall significantly below expectations, which could lead to an inability to resist expected vertical or lateral loads, which could lead to fastened elements detaching from supporting members.

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

• elements falling from the building,
• structural collapse of wood-frame construction, or
• where wood-frame construction supports or 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.