9.3.2.9.(1)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of an inadequate resistance to termites or an inability to detect and mitigate termite infestations, which could lead to damage to wood elements, which could lead to an inability to resist expected gravity or lateral loads.

This is to limit the probability of:

• compromised structural integrity, or
• where structural wood elements support or are used in an environmental separator, the displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements, which could lead to compromised structural integrity.

Where structural wood elements support or are used in floors, this is to limit the probability of excessive deflection or vibration of floors, which could lead to persons losing their balance, tripping or falling, which could lead to harm to persons.