Intent 1:
To limit the probability of inadequate support for
gypsum board, which could lead to an inability to resist expected
impact, gravity or lateral loads.
This is to limit
the probability of :
- where interior finishes contribute to the required bracing
or lateral support for studs, the buckling or racking of walls, or
- where interior finishes support or serve as required
environmental separation elements, the deformation or detachment of
interior finishes.
This is to limit the probability of the failure of required
environmental separation elements, which could lead to:
- condensation,
- precipitation ingress,
- pollutant ingress, or
- compromised thermal performance of components intended
to resist heat transfer.
This is to limit the probability of:
- an inadequate control of temperatures of interior spaces,
- 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, or
- contact with moisture.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.