Sentence 4.1.8.16.(7)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the structural design of basement walls will not take into account the maximum expected seismic lateral pressure from backfill or natural ground, which could lead to the excessive deformation of, or excessive stress in, the structural elements, which could lead to damage to the building.

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