Sentence 9.20.11.6.(1)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of insufficient depth of concrete or masonry for an adequate bond with anchor bolts, which could lead to inadequate withdrawal resistance, which could lead to an inability to resist expected wind loads, which could lead to overturning, lifting, sliding or excessive deflection of the superstructure.

Where piers support an environmental separator, this is to limit the probability of excessive movement of the superstructure, which could lead to the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements.

This is to limit the probability of:

• condensation,
• precipitation ingress,
• moisture ingress,
• excessive heat transfer,
• inadequate ventilation, or
• compromised thermal performance of components intended to resist heat transfer.

This is to limit the probability of:

• an inadequate control of temperatures in interior spaces, drafts, 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 further 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.

Intent 2:

To direct Code users to Sentence 9.15.2.3.(4), which contains requirements for piers.