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9.13.2.4.(2) | Application | Intent |
OH1 | OS2 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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Application | Application 1: Sealing of holes and recesses in cast-in-place concrete
walls that are in contact with the ground, where the ground level outside
is higher than the ground level inside, in buildings to
which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9].
Exceptions:
except as stated in Sentence 9.13.3.1.(1), which applies to foundation walls that are subject to hydrostatic pressure,
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of an inadequate substrate, which
could lead to discontinuity in the dampproofing, which could lead to an inadequate
resistance to moisture transfer from the ground, which could lead to the ingress
of moisture from the ground, not under hydrostatic pressure, which could lead
to deterioration, which could lead to compromised structural integrity of
elements supported or protected by the walls, which could lead to harm to
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