CHAPTER 18 FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING …

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CHAPTER 18FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING WALLSSECTION Scope. Provisions of this CHAPTER shall govern thedesign, construction, and resistance to water intrusion offoundations for buildings and : Buildings and structures located within theHigh Velocity Hurricane Zone shall comply with the pro-visions of Sections 1816 through 1802DEFINITIONSFor definitions, see CHAPTER When excavating for buildings or excavationsaccessory thereto, such excavations shall be made safe toprevent any danger to life and property, and shall be inaccordance with Florida Statutes Section TrenchSafety Permanent excavations shall have RETAINING wallsof sufficient strength made of steel, masonry, or reinforcedconcrete to retain embankments, together with any sur-charged Excavations for any purpose shall not extendwithin 1 ft (305 mm)

1804.3.2- 1804.6.1.2 1804.3.2 Soil tests. In areas likely to have expansive soil, the building official may require soil tests to determine whether such soils do exist.

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