Ed Spencer
REGISTERED
I am not seeing anything in the ORSC regarding stepped footings. i seem to remember that in previous codes there were details relating to steps and reinforcing requirements. am i missing it? Cheers!
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Stepped footings
- Thread starter Ed Spencer
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Msradell
SAWHORSE
Depending on the severity of the steps you probably need to consult a structural engineer. If they are minor steps you may be able to get the reinforcing information you need from ACI.
Paul Sweet
SAWHORSE
IRC R403.1.5 requires the top of the footing to be level, and the bottom to be stepped if the bottom slope would exceed 10%. Steps are typically in 8" increments (the height of a course of block), and usually overlap twice the step height.
Here's a detail from the Journal of Light Construction:
Some jurisdictions have typical details:
It's best to get a structural engineer if you get into steep slopes.
Here's a detail from the Journal of Light Construction:
Stepped Footings
Guidelines for forming and reinforcing foundation footings for sloped sites.
www.jlconline.com
Some jurisdictions have typical details:
It's best to get a structural engineer if you get into steep slopes.