9.4.4.1.(1)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that an inadequate design will lead to the overloading of footings, which could lead to excessive subsidence of the soil under the footings, which could lead to the cracking of foundations or 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 environmental separators, 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.