Intent 1:
To limit the probability that the performance of
wood screws, with respect to withdrawal resistance, pull-through resistance
and shear strength, will fall significantly below expectations, which
could lead to an inability to resist expected vertical or lateral
loads, which could lead to fastened elements detaching from supporting
members.
This is to limit the probability of compromised
structural integrity, which could lead to:
- elements falling from the building,
- structural collapse of wood-frame construction, or
- where wood-frame construction supports or is part of
an environmental separator, the 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:
- the space being unsuitable for its intended use,
- compromised operation of windows or doors, or
- damage to the building.