4.2.5.8.(2)

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that backfill supporting foundations or ground floors will undergo large volume changes, which could lead to excessive displacements of the foundations or ground floors, 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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