Sentence 9.14.5.3.(2)

  1. OH1
  2. OS2
  3. OP2

Objective

OH1 Indoor Conditions

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of an inadequate clearance from buildings or that drainage will drain toward buildings, which could lead to excessive moisture loading on foundation walls and basement floors, which could lead to:

  • the ingress of moisture from the ground, or
  • compromised thermal performance of components intended to provide resistance to heat transfer.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • an inadequate control of the temperature of interior spaces, relative humidity, or water ingress and 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 elements protected by the 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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