Intent 1:
To limit the probability of:
- an inability to resist expected wind loads, which could
lead to overturning, lifting or sliding of the superstructure off
the foundation, and
- where the superstructure is required to provide lateral
support for the foundation, an inability to resist expected lateral
earth pressure loads, which could lead to:
- cracking or differential movement of the foundation,
or
- compromised structural integrity of the foundation,
which could lead to deflection or deformation of the superstructure.
For environmental separators or construction
that supports environmental separators, this is to limit the probability
of the displacement or failure of required environmental separation
elements, which could lead to:
- condensation,
- precipitation ingress,
- surface water ingress,
- excessive heat transfer,
- pollutant ingress, or
- compromised thermal performance of components intended
to resist heat transfer.
This is to limit the probability of:
- inadequate control of temperatures of interior spaces,
drafts, relative humidity or water accumulation,
- the generation of pollutants from biological growth
or from materials that become unstable on wetting, or
- deterioration, which could lead to further compromised
integrity of environmental separators.
This is to limit the probability of:
- negative effects on the air quality of indoor spaces,
- the inadequate thermal comfort of persons, and
- contact with moisture.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.