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Foundation Design Requirements

The document outlines foundation design requirements, including requirements for foundation investigations to determine expansive soil characteristics and soil classification. It also requires a soils report and specifies that footings must extend below the frost line, with additional requirements for footings supporting wood or on sloped ground.

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Foundation Design Requirements

The document outlines foundation design requirements, including requirements for foundation investigations to determine expansive soil characteristics and soil classification. It also requires a soils report and specifies that footings must extend below the frost line, with additional requirements for footings supporting wood or on sloped ground.

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FOUNDATION DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

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VI. FOUNDATION DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. Foundation Investigation
1. Expansive Soil. The expansive characteristics of the soil should be determined in
accordance with UBC Standard 18-2. Foundations resting on soils with an expansion
index greater than 20 require special design consideration. (Section 1803.2) An
investigation and report should be submitted addressing provisions to be made in the
foundation design and construction to safeguard against damage due to the
expansiveness. (Section 1804.4)
2. Classification of Soil. The classification of the soil should be determined by an
engineer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such. (Section 1804.1)
3. Potential for Seismically Induced Soil Liquefaction and Soil Instability (Seismic
Zones 3 and 4). The potential for seismically induced soil liquefaction and soil
instability should be evaluated as set forth in Section 1804.5. (Section 1804.2)
4. Soil Classification and Design-bearing Capacity. The soil classification and
design-bearing capacity should be shown on the plans. (Section 1804.3)
5. Soils Report Required. A soils investigation report should be submitted which
includes the information required by Section 1804.3.
B. Footing Requirements
1. Limitations of Table 18-I-A. Table 18-I-A should not be used under any one of the
following conditions (Section 1805):
a. Expansive soil.
b. Types I, III and IV construction.
c. Four or more stories in height.
d. Continuous footings with loads more than 2,000 plf (29.2 kN/m).
e. Isolated footings with loads more than 50,000 pounds (222.4 kN).
2. Footings and Frost Line. Footings should extend below the frost line. (Section
1806.1)
3. Footings Supporting Wood. Foundations supporting wood should extend at least
6 inches (152 mm) above the adjacent finish grade. (Section 1806.1)
4. Stepped Foundations. Where the surface of the ground slopes more than 10
percent, foundations should be level or stepped in accordance with Section 1806.4.

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