Intent 1:
To limit the probability of an insufficient thickness
of concrete in walls, insufficient bearing of supported walls, or
eccentric loads on the wall, which could lead to an inadequate resistance
to lateral earth pressure or an inability to support transverse or
gravity loads, which could lead to concrete cracking.
This is to limit the probability of:
- compromised structural integrity of flat insulating
concrete form wall construction,
- where flat insulating concrete form wall construction
is part of an environmental separator, the displacement or failure
of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to
deterioration, or
- an inability to resist expected loads, which could lead
to:
- the excessive movement or deformation of walls, or
- the excessive deflection or vibration of floors.
This is to limit the probability of:
- the space being unsuitable for its intended use,
- compromised operation of windows or doors, or
- damage to the building.