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9.15.3.1.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS3 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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Application | Application 1: Concrete footings for walls, pilasters, columns, piers,
fireplaces and chimneys that bear on soils having
an allowable bearing pressure of 75 kPa or greater or that bear
on rock, for buildings of
wood-frame or masonry construction 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 insufficient bearing area for
foundations, which could lead to compressive failure and settlement of the
underlying soil, which could lead to structural damage to the foundation and
the building, which could lead to an inability to support vertical building
loads or lateral earth loads. This is to limit the probability
of compromised structural integrity, which could lead to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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