9.20.12.2.(2)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the cavity wall's centre of gravity will be too far outboard of its supporting foundation, which could lead to excessive eccentricity of loads, which could lead to cracking of cavity walls.

Where masonry foundation walls support an environmental separator or act as one, this is to limit the probability of deformation or cracking, which could lead to the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements.

This is to limit the probability of:

• condensation,
• precipitation ingress,
• moisture ingress,
• excessive heat transfer,
• pollutant ingress, or
• compromised thermal performance of components intended to resist heat transfer.

This is to limit the probability of:

• an inadequate control of temperatures in interior spaces, drafts, 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 further compromised integrity of environmental separators.

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.