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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.

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