Intent 1:
To limit the probability of excessively long spans,
which could lead to an inability to resist expected gravity loads,
which could lead to excessive deflection or failure.
This is to limit the probability of compromised structural
integrity, which could lead to:
- 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:
- the space being unsuitable for its intended use,
- compromised operation of windows or doors, or
- damage to the building.