Intent 1:
To limit the probability of an inadequate resistance
to expected environmental loads and deterioration, which could lead
to:
- excessive heat loss or gain,
- condensation,
- precipitation ingress, or
- moisture ingress from the ground.
This is to limit the probability of:
- deterioration, which could lead to compromised structural
integrity of separators or of elements protected by separators, and
- the freezing of soils on which foundations bear, which
could lead to the displacement of structural elements.
This is to limit the probability of structural failure,
which could lead to harm to persons.