Application and Intent Statement

9.7.3.2.(1)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F20

To support and withstand expected loads and forces.

Objective:

OS2.1

APPLICATION:

Glass in windows, sloped glazing and skylights, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].

INTENT:

To limit the probability that the performance of glazing, with respect to structural design, will fall significantly below expectations, which could lead to an inability to support expected impact or wind loads, which could lead to breakage, which could lead to harm to persons.