This information has been archived because it is outdated and no longer relevant.
Information identified as archived on the Web is for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It has not been altered or updated after the date of archiving. Web pages that are archived on the Web are not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards. As per the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada, you can request alternate formats on the "Contact Us" page.
9.4.4.6.(2) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS3 |
Objective | OH1 Indoor Conditions |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Design lateral pressure on walls, including foundation walls and walls associated with exterior below-grade
entrances and window wells, that are subject to lateral loads from other than
drained earth, in buildings to which Part 9 applies
[see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
|
Top of Page | |
Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that any surcharge on the foundation
walls will not be included in the design pressures, which could lead to the
walls being unable to resist lateral pressure, which could lead to the cracking
of foundations or building superstructures. For walls
serving as an environmental separator or supporting an environmental separator,
this is to limit the probability of:
This is to limit the probability of:
This is to limit the probability of:
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
Intent 2: To expand the application of Section 4.2. to
walls supporting other than drained earth that are not constructed in accordance
with Section 9.15. |
Top of Page |