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Building Standards
Foundation Inspection Checklist
   
ITEM
NC BUILDING CODE
REFERENCE
Blueprints at site
Proper type of foundation
R404.1, 404.1.1 PG 66
Cap solid piers, 4” 1 st, 8” 2 nd
R6065.1 PG 166, T403.1.a footnote 1 PG 59
Proper foundation ventilation
R408.1, 408.2 PG 78
Crawl space grade
R408.5 PG 78
Positive drain
R405.2.3 PG 76
Proper bearing on footing
FIG 403.1 PG 60
Access door size, 22 x 36
408.3 PG 78 18X24
Basement waterproofing & drain
406.2 PG 77
Unequal backfill limitation
T404.1.1(1) PG 67, 404.1.5.1(2) PG 69
Pier spacing
TR403.1a PG 59
Pier size & height, 10X solid, 4X solid hollow
R404.5.2 PG 69
Foundation size & height
R404.1.5.1 PG 69
Anchor for wall >80”
R403.1.6 PG 62
Termite treatment
R324 PG 53
Piers bonded to wall
R404.1.5.1 PG 69

Assistant City Manager/
Director of Planning & Building Standards
Wayne Herron, AICP
P. O. Box 69
Monroe, NC 28111-0069
Phone: 704-282-4523
Fax: 704-283-9098

Building Standards
Tom Brown
P. O. Box 69
Monroe, NC 28111-0069
Phone: 704-282-4560
Fax: 704-282-4591

Location:
300 West Crowell St.

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