Sentence 9.28.5.2.(2)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of an excessive increase in the water-cement ratio in stucco, which could lead to inadequate strength to resist gravity, lateral, impact or abrasion loads, or freeze-thaw stresses, which could lead to the cracking of stucco.

This is to limit the probability of:

• precipitation or meltwater ingress, which could lead to deterioration, which could lead to the structural failure of exterior walls or elements protected by exterior walls, or
• stucco detaching and falling from the building.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.