9.15.2.2.(3)

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

(c) [F20-OS2.1]
(c) [F20,F61-OS2.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the inappropriate placement of grout will lead to the inadequate performance or premature failure of concrete block foundation walls under expected environmental or structural loads.

This is to limit the probability of compromised structural integrity, which could lead to:

  • the structural failure of masonry construction,
  • where masonry construction is part of an environmental separator, the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements, or
  • in assemblies exposed to moisture or the exterior, damage and deterioration, which could lead to further compromised structural integrity.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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