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9.14.2.1.(1) | Application | Intent |
OH1 | OS2 | OP2 |
Objective | OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Drainage of the bottom of exterior foundation walls
of buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
Exceptions:
except for:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of excessive moisture loading,
including hydrostatic pressure, on foundation walls and basement floors.
This is to limit the probability of water ingress, which could lead
to:
This is to limit the probability of:
Intent 2: To limit the probability of excessive moisture loading on
the soil immediately beneath the footings, which could lead to saturation
and a reduction in the soil's bearing pressure, which could lead to compromised
integrity of supporting soils, which could lead to failure of the foundation,
which could lead to damage to the building. |
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