2006 International Building Code

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound per square foot per foot = 0.157kPa/m.
a. For design lateral soil loads, see Section 1610. Soil classes are in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System and design lateral soil loads are for moist soil conditions without hydrostatic pressure.
b. Provisions for this table are based on construction requirements specified in Section 1805.5.2.2.
c. Solid grouted hollow units or solid masonry units.
d. A design in compliance with Chapter 21 or reinforcement in accordance with Table 1805.5(2) is required.
e. For height of unbalanced backfill, see Section 1805.5.1.2.

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