§ 1809.7. Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction.  


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  • Where a specific design is not provided, concrete or masonry-unit footings supporting walls of light-frame construction shall be permitted to be designed in accordance with Table 1809.7. Prescriptive footings in Table 1809.7 shall not exceed one story above grade plane for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.

    (Ord. 2016-0053 § 33, 2016.)

    TABLE 1809.7
    PRESCRIPTIVE FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF
    LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION a, b, c, d, e

    NUMBER OF FLOORS
    SUPPORTED BY THE FOOTING f
    WIDTH OF FOOTING (inches) THICKNESS OF FOOTING (inches)
    1 12 6
    2 15 6
    3 18 8

     

    . . .

    c.

    [Reserved].

    . . .

    g.

    [Reserved].

(Ord. 2016-0053 § 34, 2016.)