Sentence 9.12.1.2.(1)

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

Objective

OS3 Safety in Use

Attribution

[F60-OS3.1]Applies to floors and elements that support floors.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of saturation of the soil beneath foundations, which could lead to the soil being unable to resist foundation loads, which could lead to excessive settlement, which could lead to structural damage to foundations and superstructures.

For floors and elements supporting floors, this is to limit the probability of excessive deflection or damage, which could lead to rough or uneven floor surfaces, which could lead to persons tripping or falling, which could lead to harm to persons.

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