Intent 1:
To limit the probability that the structural design
of buildings for earthquake will not take into account the effects
that irregularities have on the structural system, 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.
Intent 2:
To direct Code users to Article 4.1.8.10., which contains additional system restrictions.