Intent 1:
To limit the probability that moisture-content-related
soil movement, frost heave, pressure due to the formation of ice lenses,
adfreeze, and weathering of pyritic material will 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.