Sentence 4.2.4.4.(1)

  1. OP2
  2. OP2

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

[F21-OP2.4]Applies to portion of Code text: “… the bearing surface of a foundation shall be below the level of potential damage, including damage resulting from frost action …”

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that frost action will occur below a foundation unit, which could lead to excessive upward displacement of the unit, which could lead to:

  • damage to the building, and
  • excessive distortion of the building, which could impede the intended use and occupancy of the building.
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