Division B
Acceptable Solutions
Part 5 — Environmental Separation
Section 5.7. Surface Water
(See Appendix A and Part 10.)
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.
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. 2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), foundation walls shall be constructed so that surface water will not
Except as provided in Sentence (3), foundation walls shall be constructed so that surface water will nota) 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 (2)(a).
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 (2)(a).