Sentence 9.23.3.5.(2)

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

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

[F20,F22-OS2.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of an inadequate type, length and number of fasteners, which could lead to an inability to resist expected lateral, gravity or wind uplift loads.

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

  • fastened elements detaching from supporting members, which could lead to elements falling from the building,
  • structural collapse of wood-frame construction, or
  • where wood-frame construction supports or is part of an environmental separator, the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to deterioration, which could lead to further compromised structural integrity.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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