Intent 1:
To limit the probability that the performance of
steel, with respect to strength or stiffness, will fall significantly
below expectations, which could lead to an inability to resist expected
gravity loads, which could lead to excessive deflection.
This is to limit the probability of compromised structural
integrity, which could lead to:
- structural collapse of wood-frame construction, or
- for environmental separators or construction that supports
environmental separators, 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.