Sentence 9.16.2.2.(2)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2
  3. OH1
  4. OS3

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that soil movement resulting from freezing of the soil will lead to the heaving or subsidence of floors-on-ground, which could lead to:

  • the failure of floors-on-ground, or
  • the compromised structural integrity of floors-on-ground, which could lead to the ingress of moisture from the ground, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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