Intent 1:
To limit the probability that moisture-content-related
soil movement, frost heave, pressure due to the formation of ice lenses,
adfreeze, and weathering of pyritic material will lead to the cracking
of foundations or building superstructures.
This
is to limit the probability of:
- compromised structural integrity, 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, which could lead to compromised structural integrity.
This is to limit the probability of:
- the excessive deflection or vibration of directly or
indirectly supported floors, which could lead to persons losing their
balance, tripping or falling, which could lead to harm to persons,
or
- the excessive movement or deformation of directly or
indirectly supported walls with windows or doors, which could lead
to compromised operation of doors or windows required for egress in
an emergency.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.