Sentence 9.27.5.1.(1)

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

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

[F20-OS2.1,OS2.3,OS2.4][F22-OS2.3,OS2.4,OS2.5]Applies where panel-type cladding is installed to provide the required bracing.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of fastening cladding to an inappropriate substrate.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • an inadequate resistance to expected gravity loads and lateral wind loads, or
  • where panel-type siding is installed as bracing to satisfy Subclause 9.23.13.1.(2)(a)(i) and Clause 9.23.13.6.(1)(a), an inadequate resistance to expected lateral loads, which could lead to racking of exterior walls.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • the displacement of cladding, trim and flashing, the opening of joints or the failure of caulking, which could lead to 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,
  • falling cladding components, or
  • where panel-type siding is installed as bracing to satisfy Subclause 9.23.13.1.(2)(a)(i) and Clause 9.23.13.6.(1)(a), structural failure.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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