Division B
Acceptable Solutions

Part 5 — Environmental Separation

(See Appendix A.)  (See Part 10)

[Rev. 2, B.C. Reg. 73/2008.]

Section 5.7. Surface Water

5.7.1. Protection from Surface Water

5.7.1.1. Prevention of Accumulation and Ingress

1) Except as provided in Sentence (3), the building shall be located, the building site shall be graded, or catch basins shall be installed so that surface water will not accumulate against the building.I

2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), foundation walls shall be constructed so that surface water will notI

a)enter the building, or

b)damage moisture-susceptible materials.

3) Buildings specifically designed to accommodate the accumulation of water at the building or the ingress of water need not comply with Sentence (1) or Clause 5.7.1.1.(2)(a).I