Soil-Structure Interaction Seminar - Foundation Performance ...
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Section 6-52. Exceptions<br />
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY<br />
The following exceptions are made from the Standard Building Code adopted by this article:<br />
(1)<br />
(2)<br />
All roofs must have a Class C or better fire resistance as determined in accordance with<br />
Section 706 of the Building Code.<br />
All foundations for new construction of buildings, and foundation repairs involving the<br />
(<br />
installation of piers, shall be signed and inspected by a registered professional engineer and<br />
shall meet all of the following requirements:<br />
(a) The foundation or foundation repair shall be illustrated in complete plans and<br />
specifications signed and sealed by the registered professional engineer.<br />
(b) The foundation design for new construction ofbuildings shall be based upon a soils<br />
"SR" report prepared by a recognized and reputable soils investigation agency or firm.<br />
EXCEPTION: <strong>Foundation</strong>s for single story accessory structures containing less than<br />
four hundred fifty feet (450) square feet of gross floor area do not<br />
require a soils report.<br />
(c) The foundation or foundation repair shall be inspected by the registered professional<br />
engineer and the engineer's report certifying the proper construction shall be<br />
submitted to the Building Official prior to additional work being done.