Sentence 9.26.18.2.(1)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of:

• the ingress of water into basements, or
• soil erosion, which could lead to negative effects on grading near foundations, which could lead to the flow of surface runoff toward foundations.

This is to limit the probability of overloading dampproofing or drainage systems, which could lead to:

• precipitation or meltwater ingress, or
• moisture ingress from the ground into or through assemblies.

This is to limit the probability of deterioration, which could lead to the structural failure of foundation walls or elements protected by foundation walls, which could lead to harm to persons.