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9.18.6.1.(2) | Application | Intent |
OH1 | OS2 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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Application | Application 1: Joints in sheet-type ground cover in unheated crawl
spaces whose exterior walls have less than 25% of their total area above exterior
ground level open to the outdoors, in buildings to
which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of discontinuity in the ground
cover, which could lead to the ingress of moisture that is not under hydrostatic
pressure from the ground. This is to limit the probability
of deterioration, which could lead to compromised structural integrity of
building components, which could lead to harm to persons.
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