9.14.4.1.(1)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that weathering of pyritic material will lead to excessive loading on foundation walls, under lateral soil pressure, with attendant structural damage to the foundation and superstructure.

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.