9.18.3.1.(1)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of high relative humidity in crawl spaces, which could lead to condensation or the accumulation of moisture.

This is to limit the probability of:

• the generation of pollutants from biological growth or from materials that become unstable on wetting, or
• deterioration, which could lead to compromised integrity of environmental separators or of elements protected by the separators.

This is to limit the probability of negative effects on the air quality of indoor spaces, which could lead to harm to persons.