Application and Intent Statement

9.18.6.2.(3)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F40

To limit the level of contaminants.

Objective:

OH1.1

APPLICATION:

Perimeter sealing of ground cover in heated crawl spaces whose exterior walls have less than 25% of their total area above exterior ground level open to the outdoors, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].

INTENT:

To limit the probability of discontinuity between the ground cover and the soil gas control component in foundation walls, which could lead to the infiltration of soil gas, which could lead to negative effects on the air quality of indoor spaces, which could lead to harm to persons.