Sentence 4.2.4.11.(1)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the design of foundations, including ground floors, will not take into account the dimensional changes in soils, for example due to soil dewatering by trees, which could lead to excessive displacement of ground, 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.