4.2.2.4.(1)

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the type or condition of soil, rock or groundwater below the building, as determined during the review, will not be taken into account in the design and construction of the excavation and foundation system, which could lead to structural failure, including the collapse of the excavation, which could lead to harm to persons.

Intent 2:

To facilitate, through qualification of persons skilled in the interpretation of the types or conditions found for the design, the determination of compliance with this requirement.

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