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9.14.5.1.(1) | Application | Intent |
| OH1 | OS2 | OP2 |
| Objective | OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building |
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| Application | Application 1: Foundation drains for 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 an inappropriate means of water
disposal, 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 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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