Sentence 9.4.4.5.(1)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2
  3. OH1
  4. OH4
  5. OS3

Objective

OH1 Indoor Conditions

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of the cracking of foundations or building superstructures.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • pollutant ingress (from the exterior or from adjacent interior space, including soil gas, combustion products from parking garages, and particulates),
  • precipitation ingress,
  • condensation, or
  • moisture ingress from the ground.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • an inadequate control of relative humidity or water accumulation,
  • the generation of pollutants from biological growth or from materials that become unstable on wetting, or
  • deterioration, which could lead to compromised integrity of environmental separators.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • negative effects on the air quality of indoor spaces,
  • the inadequate thermal comfort of persons, and
  • contact with moisture.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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