9.12.1.1.(3)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that organic material will decompose beneath foundations, which could lead to soil having an inadequate bearing capacity, which could lead to the undue subsidence of soil under footings, which could lead to the cracking of foundations or the deformation of building superstructures.

This is to limit the probability of compromised structural integrity, which could lead to:

• structural failure, or
• for environmental separators or elements supporting an environmental separator, the displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.