A good building starts with a great foundation! This handy 6-page guide cover the basics of this critical step in residential construction based on the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC). Great for contractors, property owners... anyone who needs a quick overview of the basics involved in this key building phase.
Features:
SOILS, GRADING, & DRAINAGE
Introduction (R401.1-401.2)
Footings On or Adjacent to Slopes (R403.1.7)
Building Clearances from Ascending Slopes (R403.1.7.1)
Slope Clearances (Based on Figure R403.1.7.1)
Footing Setback from Descending Slope Surfaces (R403.1.7.2)
Alternate Setbacks & Clearances (R403.1.7.4)
Retaining Walls (R404.4)
Soil Tests (R401.4)
Geotechnical Evaluation (R401.4.1)
Compressible Or Shifting Soil (R401.4.2)
Drainage (R401.3)
Foundation Elevation (R403.1.7.3)
Design Required (404.1.1)
Concrete Or Masonry Foundations (R405.1)
Concrete & Masonry Foundation Dampproofing (R406.1)
Concrete & Masonry Foundation Waterproofing (R406.2)
Finished Grade (R408.6)
Roof Drainage (R801.3)
FOOTINGS & FOUNDATIONS
Footings (R403.1)
Footing Minimum Size (R403.1.1)
Permanent Wood Foundation Basement Wall Section (Based on Figure R403.1(2))
Permanent Wood Foundation Crawl Space Section (Based on Figure R403.1(3))
A good building starts with a great foundation! This handy 6-page guide cover the basics of this critical step in residential construction based on the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC). Great for contractors, property owners... anyone who needs a quick overview of the basics involved in this key building phase.
Features:
SOILS, GRADING, & DRAINAGE
Introduction (R401.1-401.2)
Footings On or Adjacent to Slopes (R403.1.7)
Building Clearances from Ascending Slopes (R403.1.7.1)
Slope Clearances (Based on Figure R403.1.7.1)
Footing Setback from Descending Slope Surfaces (R403.1.7.2)
Alternate Setbacks & Clearances (R403.1.7.4)
Retaining Walls (R404.4)
Soil Tests (R401.4)
Geotechnical Evaluation (R401.4.1)
Compressible Or Shifting Soil (R401.4.2)
Drainage (R401.3)
Foundation Elevation (R403.1.7.3)
Design Required (404.1.1)
Concrete Or Masonry Foundations (R405.1)
Concrete & Masonry Foundation Dampproofing (R406.1)
Concrete & Masonry Foundation Waterproofing (R406.2)
Finished Grade (R408.6)
Roof Drainage (R801.3)
FOOTINGS & FOUNDATIONS
Footings (R403.1)
Footing Minimum Size (R403.1.1)
Permanent Wood Foundation Basement Wall Section (Based on Figure R403.1(2))
Permanent Wood Foundation Crawl Space Section (Based on Figure R403.1(3))