Sentence 9.28.6.5.(2)

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

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of:

  • drying before hydration is complete (or inadequate curing), or
  • the extensive cracking of stucco due to excessive shrinkage.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • excessive moisture transfer by capillary action, or
  • inadequate strength to resist gravity, lateral, impact or abrasion loads, or freeze-thaw stresses.

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.

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