Sentence 9.26.4.6.(2)

  1. OH1
  2. OS2
  3. OS1
  4. OP1
  5. OS3

Objective

OP1 Fire Protection of the Building

Attribution

[F61-OP1.1]Applies where counter flashing is installed between a built-up roof and a masonry chimney.

Intent

Intent 1:

Where counter flashing is installed between a built-up roof and a masonry chimney, to limit the probability of an inability to accommodate the differential vertical movement of roofs, masonry walls and chimneys, which could lead to the displacement of or damage to cant strips or roofing membranes, which could lead to precipitation or meltwater ingress, which could lead to damage to masonry or to chimney liners from freeze-thaw stresses, which could lead to the escape of heat or flames, which could lead to the ignition of combustible building components, which could lead to damage to the building [see analysis for Sentence 9.21.4.6.(1)].

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