Sentence 9.15.2.3.(3)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2
  3. OH1
  4. OH4
  5. OS3

Objective

OH1 Indoor Conditions

Attribution

[F20,F22-OH1.1,OH1.2,OH1.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of piers with an excessive height-to-width ratio, which could lead to piers tilting or toppling under expected wind or seismic loads.

Where elements support or are part of an environmental separator, this is to limit the probability of compromised integrity of the superstructure, which could lead to:

  • condensation,
  • rainwater ingress, or
  • compromised thermal performance of components intended to provide resistance to heat transfer.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • an inadequate control of temperatures of interior spaces, relative humidity, or water ingress and accumulation,
  • the generation of pollutants from biological growth or from materials that become unstable on wetting, or
  • compromised integrity of elements supported by piers, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • negative effects on the air quality of indoor spaces,
  • the inadequate thermal comfort of persons, and
  • contact with moisture.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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