Step 1: Contextual Framework Pass (Facts)

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Facts:
Engineer A is involved in the design of the structural system on a building project in an area of the country that experiences severe weather conditions.
Engineer A, who has experience with structural designs in this area of the country, designs the structural system based upon what Engineer A believes constitutes sound structural engineering principles.
Although Engineer A has knowledge and experience in structural design, new and improved design methods have recently been developed to address the severe weather conditions in the location in which Engineer A practices.
These new and improved severe weather design standards have been published in the most recent technical literature.
While Engineer A generally attempts to stay current on changing structural design trends, Engineer A was not familiar with this recent technical literature.
Engineer A completes his design which is later incorporated in the plans and specifications for the building and the building is built.
Within one year following construction, severe weather conditions cause significant structural damage to the building.
It is determined that had Engineer A followed the severe weather design parameters, the structural failure would not have occurred.