Sentence 9.20.3.2.(5)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2
  3. OH1
  4. OH4
  5. OS3
  6. OS1

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

[F20-OS1.2]Applies to assemblies required to provide fire resistance.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of inadequate compressive or bond strength, which could lead to cracking at mortar joints or inadequate bonding to masonry units.

Where masonry construction is required to provide fire resistance, this is to limit the probability of compromised fire resistance of the assembly, which could lead to harm to persons.

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