Sentence 9.15.2.2.(3)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2
  3. OH1
  4. OH4
  5. OS3
  6. OS2
  7. OP2
  8. OH1
  9. OH4
  10. OS3
  11. OS2
  12. OP2
  13. OH1
  14. OH4
  15. OS3

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

(a)[F20-OP2.1]
(a)[F80-OP2.4]
(a)[F20,F80-OP2.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the use of inappropriate or substandard mortar will lead to cracking at mortar joints and inadequate bonding to masonry units, which could lead to the inadequate performance or premature failure of concrete block foundation walls under expected environmental or structural loads.

This is to limit the probability of compromised structural integrity, which could lead to:

  • structural failure,
  • where elements support or are part of an environmental separator, the displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements, or
  • an inability to resist expected loads, which could lead to
    • the excessive deformation or deflection of walls, or
    • the excessive deflection or vibration of floors.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • the space being unsuitable for its intended use, or
  • damage to the building.
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