4.2.4.4.(1)

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

[F21-OP2.4]Applies to portion of Code text: “… the foundation shall be designed to prevent damage resulting from adfreezing and frost jacking.”

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that a foundation unit will not be designed to prevent adfreezing and frost jacking, which could lead to excessive displacement of the foundation, which could lead to:

  • damage to the building, and
  • excessive distortion of the building, which could impede the intended use and occupancy of the building.

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