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1807.3 Waterproofing Required

NYC Building Code 2014 > 18 Soils and Foundations > 1807 Dampproofing and Waterproofing > 1807.3 Waterproofing Required
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Where the geotechnical investigation required by Section 1802 indicates that a hydrostatic pressure condition exists, walls and floors shall be waterproofed in accordance with this section.

1807.3.1 Floors

Floors required to be waterproofed shall be designed and constructed to withstand the hydrostatic pressures to which the floors will be subjected. Waterproofing shall be accomplished by creating a continuous water seal below the floor using appropriate waterproofing materials. Joints, penetrations and other interruptions shall be sealed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Floor waterproofing must be transitioned to accomplish a complete tie-in with the foundation wall waterproofing.

1807.3.2 Walls

Walls required to be waterproofed shall be designed and constructed to withstand the hydrostatic pressures and other lateral loads to which the walls will be subjected. Waterproofing shall be applied from the bottom of the wall to not less than 12 inches (305 mm) above the maximum elevation of the groundwater table or as directed by the registered design professional. The remainder of the wall shall be dampproofed in accordance with Section 1807.2.2. Joints, penetrations and other interruptions shall be sealed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

1807.3.3 Joints and Penetrations

Joints in or between walls and floors, and penetrations of walls and floors shall be sealed utilizing methods and materials approved by the registered design professional. Joints, penetrations and other interruptions shall be sealed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

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