9.15.4.9.(1)

Objective

OH1 Indoor Conditions

Attribution

[F21-OH1.1,OH1.2,OH1.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of inadequate crack control, which could lead to random cracking of cast-in-place and concrete block foundation walls due to shrinkage or soil movement.

Where elements support or are part of an environmental separator, this is to limit the probability of:

  • the ingress of water or moisture from the ground, or
  • compromised thermal performance of components intended to provide resistance to heat transfer.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • an inadequate control of temperatures of interior spaces, relative humidity, or water accumulation,
  • the generation of pollutants from biological growth or from materials that become unstable on wetting, or
  • deterioration, which could lead to compromised integrity of elements protected by foundation walls.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • negative effects on the air quality of indoor spaces,
  • the inadequate thermal comfort of persons, and
  • contact with moisture.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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