To limit the probability of inadequate strength or rigidity, which could lead to an inability to resist expected lateral and gravity loads.
For steel stud walls that support or are part of an environmental separator, this is to limit the probability of the excessive movement or deformation of walls, which could lead to the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to:
This is to limit the probability of:
This is to limit the probability of:
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.