5.2.1.3.(1)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of the incorrect calculation of heat, air and moisture transfers, which could lead to the inadequate performance or premature failure of components and assemblies of environmental separators under expected environmental or structural loads, which could lead to:

• condensation,
• precipitation ingress, or
• moisture ingress from the ground.

This is to limit the probability of:

• deterioration, which could lead to compromised structural integrity of the separators or of elements supported by the separators, and
• the freezing of soils on which foundations bear, which could lead to the displacement of structural elements.

This is to limit the probability of structural failure, which could lead to harm to persons.