To limit the probability that geotechnical and other considerations relating to installation, inspection and configuration of deep foundations will not be taken into account in their design, which could lead to insufficient capacity of foundation units, which could lead to structural failure, which could lead to harm to persons.
To direct Code users to other requirements of this Subsection for the design, as well as to Subsections 4.3.1., 4.3.3., and 4.3.4., and to the appropriate structural requirements of Section 4.1.