9.23.17.4.(2)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of discontinuity in the sheathing, which could lead to an inability to resist expected lateral or gravity loads, which could lead to the excessive movement, deformation or failure of exterior walls.

This is to limit the probability of compromised structural integrity, which could lead to:

• structural collapse, or
• the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to deterioration, which could lead to further compromised structural integrity of environmental separators.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.