Intent 1:
To limit the probability that incorrect loads will
be used in the structural design of environmental separators, which
could lead to an inadequate resistance to expected structural loads
on required environmental separation elements, which could lead to
damage and deterioration.
This is to limit the
probability of the inadequate performance or premature failure of
required environmental separation elements, which could lead to:
- air infiltration and exfiltration,
- condensation,
- precipitation ingress,
- moisture ingress from the ground, or
- pollutant ingress, including soil gas, combustion products
from parking garages, or particulates.
This is to limit the probability of:
- the inadequate control of temperatures of interior spaces,
drafts, relative humidity or water accumulation,
- 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, and
- contact with moisture.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.