Intent 1:
To limit the probability that an inadequate design
will lead to the overloading of footings, which could lead to excessive
subsidence of the soil under the footings, which could lead to the
cracking of foundations or building superstructures.
This is to limit the probability of compromised structural
integrity, which could lead to:
- structural failure,
- for environmental separators or elements supporting
environmental separators, the displacement or failure of required
environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration
of building elements, which could lead to further compromised structural
integrity, or
- an inability to resist expected loads, which could lead
to
- the excessive deformation or deflection of walls, or
- the excessive deflection or vibration of floors.
This is to limit the probability of:
- the space being unsuitable for its intended use, or
- damage to the building.