• Codes
  • Features

    Features Overview

    Go to features
    Reference

    Reference.

    A reliable and up-to-date source of codes.
    Research

    Research.

    Rapidly and efficiently calculate project parameters.
    Collaboration

    Collaboration.

    Get everyone on the same page and streamline code research.
    Workflows
    Architects General Contractor Building Official & Plans Examiner Inspectors Owner Subcontractors Code Consultants
  • Pricing
  • Login
  • Sign Up
Sign Up
Login
  • Code Library
  • Features
  • Pricing
  • About
  • Careers
  • Help
  • Contact
  • Terms
  • Privacy
Sign Up
Upgrade to Premium
Code calculators: Code Calculators automatically generates a detailed list of requirements.
REFERENCE
Amendment Styling
Industry-leading search
Suggested code sections
Code diagrams
RESEARCH
Code calculators
Filter by topic
Code compare
Code sheet exports
COLLABORATION
Team projects
Bookmarks
Comments
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL
Have an account? Sign in
// CODE SNIPPET

1804.2 Placement of Backfill

2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 18 Soils and Foundations > 1804 Excavation, Grading and Fill > 1804.2 Placement of Backfill
JUMP TO FULL CODE CHAPTER

The excavation outside the foundation shall be backfilled with soil that is free of organic material, construction debris, cobbles and boulders or with a controlled low-strength material (CLSM). The backfill shall be placed in lifts and compacted in a manner that does not damage the foundation or the waterproofing or dampproofing material.

Exception: CLSM need not be compacted.

Related Code Sections


1804.2 Soils and Foundations, Placement of Backfill
The excavation outside the foundation shall be backfilled with soil that is free of organic material, construction debris, cobbles and boulders ...
2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 18 Soils and Foundations > 1804 Excavation, Grading and Fill > 1804.2 Placement of Backfill
1804.3 Soils and Foundations, Placement of Backfill
The excavation outside the foundation shall be backfilled with soil that is free of organic material, construction debris, cobbles and boulders ...
2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 18 Soils and Foundations > 1804 Excavation, Grading and Fill > 1804.3 Placement of Backfill
1804.3 Soils and Foundations, Placement of Backfill
The excavation outside the foundation shall be backfilled with soil that is free of organic material, construction debris, cobbles and boulders ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 18 Soils and Foundations > 1804 Excavation, Grading and Fill > 1804.3 Placement of Backfill
R404.1.7 Foundations, Backfill Placement
Backfill shall not be placed against the wall until the wall has sufficient strength and has been anchored to the floor above, or has been ...
2017 FBC - Residential, 6th edition > 4 Foundations > R404 Foundation and Retaining Walls > R404.1 Concrete and Masonry Foundation Walls > R404.1.7 Backfill Placement
R404.1.7 Foundations, Backfill Placement
Backfill shall not be placed against the wall until the wall has sufficient strength and has been anchored to the floor above, or has been ...
2014 FBC - Residential, 5th edition > 4 Foundations > R404 Foundation and Retaining Walls > R404.1 Concrete and Masonry Foundation Walls > R404.1.7 Backfill Placement
Help Contact Us Privacy Terms
Shared projects
Shared projects
Projects provide a dedicated space to collaborate on code research.
Search
Search
Don't miss relevant code. Quickly locate sections across your jurisdiction.
Code sheet exports
Code sheet exports
Generate a code sheet that integrates with your drawing set.
Code Compare
Code Compare
Highlight differences between any two building codes.
Code Calculators
Code Calculators
Code calculators automatically generate a detailed list of requirements.
Code diagrams
Code diagrams
Unpack the code through illustrations and descriptions.
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the most sophisticated code compliance platform.
TRY FREE FOR TWO WEEKS VISIT PRICING
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the full code compliance platform.
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL LEARN MORE