9.29.5.8.(7)

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

[F20-OP2.5][F22-OP2.4,OP2.5]Applies where interior finishes contribute to the required bracing or lateral support for studs.
[F20,F22-OP2.3]Applies where interior finishes support or serve as required environmental separation elements.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of damaging the paper facing and crushing the gypsum board, which could lead to inadequate support for gypsum board, which could lead to an inability to resist expected impact, gravity or lateral loads.

This is to limit the probability of the deformation or detachment of interior finishes, which could lead to:

  • where interior finishes contribute to the required bracing or lateral support for studs, the buckling or racking of walls, which could lead to structural failure, or
  • where interior finishes support or serve as required environmental separation elements, the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of such elements, which could lead to deterioration, which could lead to further compromised structural integrity.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • the space being unsuitable for its intended use,
  • compromised operation of doors or windows, or
  • damage to the building.

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