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9.14.3.3.(3) | Application | Intent |
OH1 | OS2 | OP2 |
Objective | OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Covering of joints in 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 unprotected joints, which could
lead to silting-up of drain tiles or pipes, 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 unprotected joints, which could
lead to silting-up of drain tiles or pipes, 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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