9.23.9.9.(3)

Objective

OS3 Safety in Use

Attribution

[F22-OS3.7]Applies to walls, and elements that support walls, that contain doors or windows required for emergency egress.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of:

  • inadequate leverage provided by the inboard portion of cantilevered joists,
  • inadequate resistance, by headers and fasteners, to upward reactions, or
  • inadequate fastening of the inboard portion of cantilevered joists.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • the excessive movement, deformation or failure of floor assemblies, or
  • the excessive deflection of the roof.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • compromised structural integrity,
  • where elements support or are part of an environmental separator, the failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to deterioration, or
  • an inability to resist expected loads, which could lead to:
    • the excessive deflection or vibration of floors, or
    • the excessive movement or deformation of walls.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • compromised operation of doors or windows required for egress in an emergency, and
  • persons losing their balance, tripping or falling.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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