SECTION 1802 FOUNDATION AND SOILS INVESTIGATIONS

1802.6 Reports. The soil classification and design load-bearing capacity shall be shown on the construction document. Where required by the building official, a written report of the investigation shall be submitted that includes, but need not be limited to, the following information:

1. A plot showing the location of test borings and/or excavations.

2. A complete record of the soil samples.

3. A record of the soil profile.

4. Elevation of the water table, if encountered.

5. Recommendations for foundation type and design criteria, including but not limited to: bearing capacity of natural or compacted soil; provisions to mitigate the effects of expansive soils; mitigation of the effects of liquefaction, liquefaction, differential settlement and varying soil strength; and the effects of adjacent loads.

6. Expected total and differential settlement.

7. Pile and pier foundation information in accordance with Section 1808.2.2.

8. Special design and construction provisions for footings or foundations founded on expansive soils, as necessary.

9. Compacted fill material properties and testing in accordance with Section 1803.5.

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