Sentence 9.7.3.1.(1)

  1. OH1
  2. OS2
  3. OH2
  4. OS3
  5. OS4

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the windows, doors and skylights will have inadequate resistance to loads imposed upon them by structural forces, air pressure or water penetration, or that they have insufficient protection against the ingress of insects and vermin, which could lead to:

  • precipitation into interior space,
  • leakage of air induced by air pressure difference due to wind loads, water and snow ingress,
  • damage or structural failure due to snow loads on skylights or where windows have sloped or near-horizontal components, or
  • infestation by insects and vermin.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • damage or structural failure, or
  • deterioration and resultant damage to environmental separators.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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