Back9.6.2.1.(1)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F42

To resist the entry of vermin and insects.

Objective:

OH2.5

 

APPLICATION:

Provision of doors at entrances to dwelling units, where the entrance opens directly to the exterior, 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 of:
  • precipitation ingress, or
  • infestation by insects or vermin.
This is to limit the probability of unsanitary conditions, which could lead to harm to persons.

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F51

To maintain appropriate air and surface temperatures.

F54

To limit drafts.

F40

To limit the level of contaminants.

F61

To resist the ingress of precipitation, water or moisture from the exterior or from the ground.

F42

To resist the entry of vermin and insects.

Objective:

OH1.2, OH1.1

 

APPLICATION:

Provision of doors at entrances to dwelling units, where the entrance opens directly to the exterior or to unheated enclosed space.
This applies to 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 of:
  • excessive heat transfer,
  • excessive air infiltration or exfiltration,
  • ingress of airborne pollutants from the exterior,
  • infestation by insects or vermin, or
  • precipitation ingress.
This is to limit the probability of:
  • the generation of pollutants from biological growth or from materials that become unstable on wetting, or
  • deterioration, which could lead to compromised integrity of elements protected by doors, or
  • the inadequate control of temperatures in interior spaces, or drafts.
This is to limit the probability of:
  • negative effects on the air quality of indoor spaces, and
  • the inadequate thermal comfort of persons.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F61

To resist the ingress of precipitation, water or moisture from the exterior or from the ground.

F42

To resist the entry of vermin and insects.

Objective:

OS2.3

 

APPLICATION:

Provision of doors at entrances to dwelling units, where the entrance opens directly to the exterior, 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 of
  • precipitation ingress, or
  • infestation by insects or vermin.
This is to limit the probability of deterioration, which could lead to compromised structural integrity of elements protected by doors, which could lead to harm to persons.