Sentence 9.15.5.1.(1)

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

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

[F40,F61-OS2.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of:

  • an inadequate distribution of roof or floor loads transmitted through framing elements, which could lead to overstressing of hollow masonry units,
  • an inadequate barrier, which could lead to termites accessing structural wood elements, or
  • the ingress of water into the cores of hollow masonry units.

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

  • structural failure, or
  • where elements support or are part of an environmental separator, the displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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