Intent 1:
To limit the probability that studs will not provide
adequate support to lintels or will not have adequate capacity to
transfer loads, which could lead to studs or lintels being unable
to resist expected gravity and lateral loads.
This is to limit the probability of compromised structural integrity,
which could lead to:
- the 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 doors or windows, or
- damage to the building.