Intent 1:
To limit the probability of inadequate bearing and
fastening dimensions between walls and their supports, and eccentricity
between load and support, which could lead to an inability to resist
expected gravity and lateral loads, which could lead to:
- the inadequate distribution of vertical loads to and
from studs, which could lead to the excessive deflection of wall plates
and walls, or
- inadequate diaphragm action of plates, which could lead
to the excessive deflection of walls.
Where wood-frame construction supports
or is part of an environmental separator, this is to limit the probability
of the displacement or failure of required environmental separation
elements, which could lead to:
- condensation,
- precipitation 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.