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


OS2 Structural Safety


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


Intent 1:

To limit the probability of inadequate end bearing area, which could lead to excessive localized stress, which could lead to:

  • crushing of concrete at the base of the footing (or of wood at the top, where a column supports a wood beam), or
  • shear failure of wood beams (parallel to the grain), which could lead to the structural failure of beams.

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

  • structural failure, or
  • for environmental separators or elements supporting an environmental separator, excessive deformation or deflection of exterior walls or roofs, which could lead to the displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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