9.15.4.2.(1)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of insufficiently thick foundation walls, which could lead to an inability to support lateral earth loads, which could lead to cracking in the concrete or masonry.

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

• structural failure, 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.