9.27.9.2.(3)

Objective

OH1 Indoor Conditions

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that hardboard cladding will not be strong enough or rigid enough.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • an inadequate resistance to accidental impact forces or wind loads, which could lead to excessive deflection, the deformation, displacement or cracking of cladding, the opening of joints, or the failure of caulking, or
  • where support spacing does not exceed 400 mm and panel-type plywood cladding is installed as bracing to satisfy Subclause 9.23.13.1.(2)(a)(i) and Clause 9.23.13.6.(1)(a), an inability to resist lateral loads, which could lead to racking of exterior walls, which could lead to the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • precipitation or meltwater ingress, or
  • compromised thermal performance of components intended to provide resistance to heat transfer.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • an inadequate control of temperatures of interior spaces or relative humidity,
  • the generation of pollutants from biological growth or from materials that become unstable on wetting,
  • deterioration, which could lead to compromised integrity of exterior walls or elements protected by exterior walls, or
  • water accumulation in interior spaces.

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.

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