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Section AE502 Foundation Systems
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Foundation systems designed and constructed
in accordance with this section may be considered a
permanent installation.
The classification of the soil at
each manufactured home site shall be determined when
required by the building official. The building official may
require that the determination be made by an engineer or
architect licensed by the state to conduct soil investigations.
The classification shall be based on observation and any necessary tests of the materials disclosed by borings or excavations made in appropriate locations. Additional studies may be necessary to evaluate soil strength, the effect of moisture variation on soil-bearing capacity, compressibility and expansiveness.
When required by the building official, the soil classification design-bearing capacity and lateral pressure shall be shown on the plans.
The classification shall be based on observation and any necessary tests of the materials disclosed by borings or excavations made in appropriate locations. Additional studies may be necessary to evaluate soil strength, the effect of moisture variation on soil-bearing capacity, compressibility and expansiveness.
When required by the building official, the soil classification design-bearing capacity and lateral pressure shall be shown on the plans.
Footings and foundations,
unless otherwise specifically provided, shall be constructed
of materials specified by this code for the intended
use and in all cases shall extend below the frost line. Footings
of concrete and masonry shall be of solid material. Foundations
supporting untreated wood shall extend at least 8 inches
(203 mm) above the adjacent finish grade. Footings shall
have a minimum depth below finished grade of 12 inches
(305 mm) unless a greater depth is recommended by a foundation
investigation.
Piers and bearing walls shall be supported on masonry or concrete foundations or piles, or other approved foundation systems which shall be of sufficient capacity to support all loads.
Piers and bearing walls shall be supported on masonry or concrete foundations or piles, or other approved foundation systems which shall be of sufficient capacity to support all loads.
When a design is provided, the foundation system shall be designed in accordance with the applicable structural provisions of this code and shall be designed to minimize differential settlement. Where a design is not provided, the minimum foundation requirements shall be as set forth in this code.
Provisions shall be made for the control
and drainage of surface water away from the manufactured
home.
A minimum clearance of 12 inches (305 mm) shall be maintained beneath the lowest member of the floor support framing system. Clearances from the bottom of wood floor joists or perimeter joists shall be as specified in this code.
Under-floor spaces shall be ventilated with openings as specified in this code. If combustion air for one or more heat-producing appliance is taken from within the under-floor spaces, ventilation shall be adequate for proper appliance operation.
Under-floor access openings shall be provided. Such openings shall be not less than 18 inches (457 mm) in any dimension and not less than 3 square feet (0.279 m2) in area, and shall be located so that any water supply and sewer drain connections located under the manufactured home are accessible.
Under-floor spaces shall be ventilated with openings as specified in this code. If combustion air for one or more heat-producing appliance is taken from within the under-floor spaces, ventilation shall be adequate for proper appliance operation.
Under-floor access openings shall be provided. Such openings shall be not less than 18 inches (457 mm) in any dimension and not less than 3 square feet (0.279 m2) in area, and shall be located so that any water supply and sewer drain connections located under the manufactured home are accessible.
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