Sentence 9.23.6.1.(1)

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

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

[F20,F22-OP2.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of:

  • an inability to resist expected wind loads, and
  • where the superstructure is required to provide lateral support for the foundation, an inability to resist expected lateral earth pressure loads, which could lead to:
    • cracking or differential movement of the foundation, or
    • compromised structural integrity of the foundation.

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

  • the structural collapse of the superstructure or the foundation, 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.
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