Intent 1:
To limit the probability of an inadequate diameter,
thickness or crown length, or incorrect orientation, of staples, which
could lead to inadequate capacity, rigidity or pull-through resistance,
which could lead to an inability to resist expected lateral, gravity
or wind-uplift loads.
This is to limit the probability
of compromised structural integrity, which could lead to:
- fastened elements detaching from supporting members,
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 harm to persons.