Intent 1:
To limit the probability of joints in structural
members or unsupported splice joints, which could lead to inadequate
strength or stiffness to resist expected gravity or wind loads, which
could lead to the excessive deflection or failure of roofs.
Where wood-frame construction supports or is part of an
environmental separator, this is to limit the probability of the displacement
or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could
lead to:
- condensation,
- precipitation ingress,
- moisture ingress,
- excessive heat transfer,
- pollutant ingress, or
- compromised thermal performance of components intended
to resist heat transfer.
This is to limit the probability of:
- inadequate control of temperatures of interior spaces,
drafts, relative humidity or water accumulation,
- the generation of pollutants from biological growth
or from materials that become unstable on wetting, or
- deterioration, which could lead to further compromised
integrity of environmental separators.
This is to limit the probability of:
- negative effects on the air quality of indoor spaces,
- the inadequate thermal comfort of persons, and
- contact with moisture.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.