Sentence 9.23.13.6.(5)

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

Objective

OS3 Safety in Use

Attribution

[F22-OS3.1]Applies to walls that support floors.
[F22-OS3.7]Applies to walls that contain doors or windows required for emergency egress.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the exterior braced wall panels will not be adequately sheathed or braced, which could lead to an inability to resist expected lateral loads, which could lead to excessive racking.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • compromised structural integrity, or
  • the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to deterioration, which could lead to compromised structural integrity.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • the excessive deflection or vibration of floors, or
  • the excessive movement or deformation of walls.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • compromised operation of doors or windows required for egress in an emergency, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, and
  • persons losing their balance, tripping or falling.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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