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9.35.3.2.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OH1 | OP2 | OH4 | OS3 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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Application | Application 1: Depth of foundations for
carports or garages connected to a dwelling unit directly
or by a breezeway and serving not more than one dwelling
unit, where such foundations are built in
clay-type soils subject to significant movement with
a change in soil moisture content, for 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 differential vertical movement
of soil beneath and between the foundations of dwelling units and the foundations
of structurally-attached garages or carports, which could lead to damage to
foundations. This is to limit the probability of an inability
to support vertical building loads or lateral earth loads, which could lead
to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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