9.15.3.2.(2)

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

[F21-OS2.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the weathering of pyritic material will lead to the heaving of footings, which could lead to the movement or cracking of foundation walls.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • structural collapse of the foundation or supported elements, or
  • where elements support or are part of an environmental separator, 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.

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