Intent 1:
To limit the probability that the calculation of
earthquake loads used for the design will not take into account the
level of reliability appropriate for the use and occupancy, which
could lead to:
- the excessive deformation of, or excessive stress in,
the structural elements, which could lead to damage to the building,
or
- the excessive deformation of, or excessive stress in,
the building structure, which could lead to damage to the building,
which could impede the intended use and occupancy of the building.