Intent 1:
To limit the probability that there will be no appropriate
mechanism immediately above the isolation interface to transfer forces
due to non-uniform ground motions between elements of the building
structure, 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.