9.14.2.1.(2)

Objective

OS3 Safety in Use

Attribution

(b) [F21-OS3.1]Applies where foundations support floors or elements supporting floors.
(b) [F21-OS3.7]Applies where foundations support walls that contain windows or doors required for emergency egress.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of excessive lateral loading on foundation walls, which could lead to the movement or cracking of foundation walls 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.

For floors and elements supporting floors, this is to limit the probability of excessive deflection or vibration, which could lead to a loss of balance, tripping or falling, which could lead to harm to persons.

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