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9.12.3.2.(1)
OH1OS2OP2
ObjectiveOP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Sloping of the top surface of backfill around the foundations of buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability of the ingress of surface water from rain or melting snow through cracks or other anomalies in foundation walls, or of overloading perimeter drain tiles.
This is to limit the probability of deterioration, which could lead to compromised structural integrity of elements protected by foundation walls, which could lead to damage to the building.
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