Sentence 9.28.4.6.(3)

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

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of an inability to resist gravity and lateral loads, which could lead to the detachment of lath, which could lead to the cracking of stucco.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • precipitation or meltwater ingress, which could lead to deterioration, which could lead to the structural failure of exterior walls or elements protected by exterior walls, or
  • stucco detaching and falling from the building.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

Intent 2:

To exempt constructions from the application of Sentence 9.28.4.6.(2), where an alternative acceptable nailing pattern is used.

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