Intent 1:
To limit the probability that the upper storey braced
wall panel will be excessively stronger than the lower storey braced
wall band, which could lead to a weak storey, which could lead to
compromised structural integrity, which could lead to excessive racking.
This is to limit the probability of the displacement or
failure of required environmental separation elements, which could
lead to:
- condensation,
- precipitation ingress,
- excessive heat transfer,
- pollutant ingress, or
- compromised thermal performance of components intended
to resist heat transfer.
This is to limit the probability of:
- inadequate control of temperatures of interior spaces,
drafts, relative humidity or water accumulation,
- the generation of pollutants from biological growth
or from materials that become unstable on wetting, or
- deterioration, which could lead to further compromised
integrity of environmental separators.
This is to limit the probability of:
- negative effects on the air quality of indoor spaces,
- the inadequate thermal comfort of persons, and
- contact with moisture.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.