Sentence 4.1.6.10.(5)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the load accumulation factor for curved roofs will be incorrectly determined, which could lead to the roof being designed for less than the maximum expected accumulation of snow, which could lead to structural failure, which could lead to harm to persons.

Intent 2:

To direct Code users to Sentences 4.1.6.10.(3) and 4.1.6.10.(4) for the determination of the load accumulation factor for curved roofs.

Intent 3:

To expand the application of Sentences 4.1.6.10.(3) and 4.1.6.10.(4) to curved roofs.

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