4.1.8.6.(3)

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the structural design of buildings for earthquake will not take into account the effects that irregularities have on the structural system, which could lead to:

  • the excessive deformation of, or excessive stress in, the structural elements, which could lead to damage to the building, or
  • the excessive deformation of, or excessive stress in, the building structure, which could lead to damage to the building, which could impede the intended use and occupancy of the building.

Intent 2:

To direct Code users to Article 4.1.8.10., which contains additional system restrictions.

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