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9.14.3.2.(1) | Application | Intent |
OH1 | OS2 | OP2 |
Objective | OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building |
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Application | Application 1: Minimum diameter of drain tiles and drain pipes that
are installed at 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:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of inadequate drainage capacity,
which could lead to excessive moisture loading on foundation walls and basement
floors. This is to limit the probability of the accumulation
of water under hydrostatic pressure, which could lead to:
This is to limit the probability of:
Intent 2: To limit the probability of inadequate drainage capacity,
which could lead to excessive moisture loading on the soil immediately beneath
the footings, which could lead to saturation and a reduction in the soil's
bearing capacity, which could lead to the failure of foundation walls and
basement floors, which could lead to damage to the building. |
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