Intent 1:
To limit the probability of:
- inadequate fastening of or damage to the interior finish,
- inadequate protection of the insulation, air barrier
system or vapour barrier, which could lead to condensation, or
- where the interior finish contributes to the required
bracing, the inadequate performance of the interior finish, which
could lead to an inability to resist expected lateral loads, which
could lead to excessive racking.
This is to limit the probability of:
- interior finishes becoming detached and falling,
- compromised structural integrity, which could lead to
the structural collapse of wood-frame construction, or
- excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required
environmental separation elements, which could lead to deterioration,
which could lead to further compromised structural integrity.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.