9.4.2.2.(1)

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that inaccurate snow load assumptions will lead to assemblies being unable to resist gravity, snow and rain loads.

This is to limit the probability of compromised structural integrity, which could lead to:

  • structural failure,
  • for environmental separators or elements supporting environmental separators, the displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements, which could lead to further compromised integrity, or
  • an inability to resist expected loads, which could lead to
    • the excessive deformation or deflection of walls, or
    • the excessive deflection or vibration of floors.

This is to limit the probability of damage to the building.

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