9.23.12.3.(3)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of insufficiently deep or excessively long lintels, which could lead to the inadequate transfer of expected gravity loads from roof, wall or floor framing to supporting studs.

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 harm to persons.