9.23.4.3.(2)

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

[F20,F22-OP2.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the performance of steel, with respect to strength or stiffness, will fall significantly below expectations, which could lead to an inability to resist expected gravity loads, which could lead to excessive deflection.

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

  • structural collapse of wood-frame construction, or
  • for environmental separators or construction that supports environmental separators, 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.

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