Foundation and Slab Inspection Requirements - IRC/CRC

Foundation and Slab Inspection Requirements Demystified 🔍🏗️ #BuildingInspections #Construction #FoundationInspection
*UPDATE: The 2021 IRC / 2022 CRC now requires 10-mil minimum vapor retarder.
Code Illustrations referenced (Code Check): codecheck.com/

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No problem at all. I am glad it is helpful - thank you for watching. Take care. Jose M

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Thank you for your comment! My goal is to make 5 minute videos; I feel 10 minutes can be long and 15 minutes... forget about it -- too long! Once again - thank you and thank you for viewing! Take care.

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[@CBO.online]

Hi Frankie. Thank you for the comment! and I am more than happy the information is useful. Take care and happy holidays! - Jose M

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[@CBO.online]

Awesome! I am very glad it served you well. Thank you for checking it out. Please let me know if you have any questions. - JM

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[@CBO.online]

Hi Alejandro. Please forgive my delayed response to your message. For some reason my messages were held by YT until today. Thank you for checking out the channel. I agree with you, in that the content/channel may not fit everyone's criteria; I truthfully never expected to have as many people tune in to the channel as I have. My initial intent was to share the extensive expertise in hopes that it helps someone; and if it helps just that one person -- then for me the channel is a success! I am far too busy focused on the positive impact this brings some people and that means more than anything. I digress, so I want to once again thank you for your comment. Let me know if you ever have any questions. Take care and be well. Jose M

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[@CBO.online]

Thank you for the feedback! It is quite inspiring to know that the content is of value. Thank you for checking out the video, I appreciate you. Let me know if you ever have any questions. I am always happy to help. Jose M [e-mail]

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[@CBO.online]

Awesome! I am glad to hear the information was helpful. Thank you for the comment. Feel free to reach out if you every have any questions. Jose M.

[@Wilheminia]

My plans were permitted in the city of Chula Vista and underground construction has begun. I am building an ADU in the front yard and my plans show that the ADU sits right up next to the front yard setback. As I was talking with a surveyor today, he remarked that it is very common for an inspector to request that a surveyor be hired to provide a Footing Certification before any concrete is permitted to be poured. This is the first I've heard of this. Is this generally the case? What is a Footing Certification? Why wouldn't the city have required that as a part of the original permitting process? Or at least given me a heads up? The surveyor is unlikely to drop everything just to quickly do this job so my construction work doesn't have to be paused.

[@CBO.online]

What your surveyor likely is referring to is the foundation forms setback certification letter. Typically building departments require the certification letter, only if the Planning Department sanctions the survey letter as a condition of the permit issuance. However, according to the Chula Vista Building Ordinance, the Building Official may require a survey cert. “to verify that the structure is located in accordance to the approved plans” (CV Muni Code Section 15.06.100 (A), last paragraph) but as you implied, building departments normally inform customers of this requirement during the permit process; and, a notation or stamp is affixed to the approved plan that clearly indicates this requirement. I could be wrong, but maybe the reason a survey cert. was not explicitly required - is because of a new 2023 ADU law that prohibits jurisdictions from establishing limits on front setbacks, amongst other things (AB 2221). Chula vista’s Ordinance also seems to mirror this new mandate “… In addition, an encroachment into the front yard setback is also allowed only if it is necessary to construct a minimum 800-square-foot unit.” (CV Muni Code Section 19.58.022 (6)(a.)) You or your surveyor should contact the Building Department to clarify and confirm if the survey cert will be required. Apologies for the verbose response, but I hope the information above helps you. Let me know if you need any further support from me. You can reach me directly at [e-mail]. We can further exchange contact if you desire. - Jose M

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Great video, fantastic info, keep up the good work please and thank you

[@CBO.online]

Thank you for viewing the content, and thank you for the comment. Stay tuned for more videos in 2023. Have yourself a wonderful holidays and an awesome new year. - Jose M

[@Wilheminia]

Part of my residential addition project includes remodeling a master bedroom which has an attached bathroom that will not undergo any remodeling. Will the inspector be okay with this otherwise unused bathroom being designated for the workers instead of a portable toilet provided on the site?

[@CBO.online]

Excellent question. I don’t speak for your jurisdiction; however, as long as the bathroom has a toilet and sink - that is all the code requires for the workers. Whether it’s provided by an existing bathroom onsite or temp/portable facilities, that is up to you. Section 422.5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, or section 311.1 of the International Plumbing Code is where you’ll find the requirement. One of the two codes may be your jurisdiction’s State model code. I hope this helps you. If you are able to, let us know how your inspections go. - Jose M

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[@CBO.online]

Thank you - and thank you for checking out the video. Jose M

[@johnwhite2576]

Why do plumbing pipes have to be sleeved from concrete??

[@CBO.online]

Hi John; great question! Sleeving plumbing pipes is required for a few reasons (as I understand it): - Protection from corrosion - for some metal pipes; - Prevent damage to the pipe due to expansion/contraction; - Prevent stress against the pipe when the building settles or moves (sleeving it provides a bit of a buffer zone). There are also maintenance reasons to sleeve pipe; for example, if a repair is needed - sleeving the pipe facilitates the removal of the pipe, rather than breaking off the pipe or the surrounding concrete. I hope this helps. Thank you for the question. Let me know if you have any additional questions. I am always happy to help. JM

[@TheBryanBravo]

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[@CBO.online]

Thank you for the kind comment, I appreciate it - and I am very happy the information was helpful. Take care, - CBO

[@AllFallBeforeMe]

Maybe start off with the different types of soils and foundations.

[@CBO.online]

Hello - and thank you for the feedback. Perhaps on a later video, if there is greater interest in those topics. I wanted to present very basic residential foundation reqs. that can be of value to the diverse audience. Thank you for commenting, I appreciate it. - Jose M

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Why? That’s not what this video is about.

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[@CBO.online]

Hello, Paul. I am also very glad you found the channel; and I hope the current and future content continues to be of interest to you. Be well. Jose M

[@onlyfacts4me]

Why do some house foundations have footings where there is no bearing wall?

[@CBO.online]

I can only speculate that the reason is either for shear wall purposes or future expansion. It is hard to say without looking at the design. Great question! - Jose M

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[@KB3M]

Are there any regulations about building a garage slab over a sewer line running through the property. For instance a garage slab spanning the width of a back yard with the sewer line running under under the slab and garage.

[@CBO.online]

That depends if the location of the sewer line is a Utility Easement, if that is the case then normally those areas are "no build zones" unless permitted by the Jurisdiction and the Utility Owners. Otherwise, it depends on which code the jurisdiction has adopted (the international plumbing code, or the uniform plumbing code) - and/or any local restrictions they may have imposed. Best thing to do is contact the local building department; however, utility easements (if it is one) have far greater consequences; so that would be the first concern. I hope this helps, but please let me know if you need clarification. - Jose M

[@Wilheminia]

My project is in California. My home remodel plans have been reviewed and permitted by the City. As contractors were reviewing my drawings to submit their bids, several of them kept commenting about some confusing structural details. I had a closer look and realized that the structural engineer had made some incorrect assumptions and needed to change his drawings. He has since done that, but now I am wondering if his revised drawings can be kept on-site to assure the inspectors that the foundations have been built properly, or do I need to have the City review them again?

[@CBO.online]

Hi! Thanks for reaching out! Great question --- yes, you should have the City review the change. Best case scenario they tell you a review wasn't required. Worst case scenario is you are told at the time of the inspection that your inspection cannot be approved until the revised plans are submitted for review and approval. But ultimately, if the changes are minor (as in clarifications) the City may approve rather quickly, if not over-the-counter. The City will likely require you to submit the revised plan sheets (and may or may not require the original submittal information), with the revisions clouded and include a scope of revision statement on the title sheet of the revised plan. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you need further assistance during any of your progress. email: [e-mail] Best of luck and if you can, I'd love to hear how things go. *Edit: I almost forgot, also include the revised structural analysis when submitting to the City. I hope this helps you. - Jose M

[@venomtornado]

Thanks...much appreciated.

[@CBO.online]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching it. - Jose M

[@barrygaynor1025]

Thank you. This is helpful.

[@CBO.online]

Hi Barry. Thank you for checking it out and I am glad it was helpful. JM

[@deronburton2994]

Please do a video covering every inspection item???

[@CBO.online]

Hello. Yes, I will be creating other inspections; last inspection video was electrical rough, upcoming videos will be the remainder of the rough trades and onward until the final inspection.

[@balkrishna1076]

how to make the analysis report of foundation structure in this houses.

[@CBO.online]

Preparing an analysis report for a foundation to a structure is site specific (e.g., soils characteristics, seismic, wind); including a structural analysis of the structure -- unfortunately, that is not in the scope of this channel. If you need assistance with preparing an analysis report of a foundation to a structure; you will need to get in touch with a registered design professional. Please let me know if you need clarification. Take care and best of luck. - Jose M

[@balkrishna1076]

@@CBO.online sir i am fresh engineer but i have no more knowledge about this structure , how the load distribute from truss ,wall and ceiling to foundation . Our administration is asking for analysis report based on load calculation but i don't know which software gives the analysis .

[@yvonneagundez1994]

Are their many difference for other California residential codes and the IRC?

[@CBO.online]

Hi Yvonne! That is a very good question you ask - thank you! In California, there is only one residential code; which is the California Residential Code (CRC). The California Residential Code is basically the IRC (International Residential Code), but with California amendments (requirements). Essentially, the IRC is the “model code” to the California Residential Code (since the State does not develop most all codes). However… the State of California does not adopt some chapters of the IRC; such as the plumbing, mechanical, gas and some Appendix Chapters; therefore, you will not see those chapters in the California Residentials Code. Basically, if you compare the IRC and the California Residential Code, it will be similar - minus those chapters that are not adopted by the State… As for some of the differences, the California Residential Code (or IRC) only contains life/safety, exiting, some structural requirements, roof construction requirements, wall construction requirements (to name a few examples); but keep in mind that the CRC/IRC only applies to single family dwellings, duplexes not more than 3 stories high. Section R101.2 of the CRC has a bit more information on this. Side note: the California Building Code generally only applies to commercial buildings and residential buildings exceeding 3 stories; and multi-family dwellings/hotels etc… with some exceptions. Also, notice I did not include mechanical, plumbing, or electrical code requirements as part of the IRC or the CRC…? That is because residential requirements to those disciplines are covered in the California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, and the California Electrical Code. These codes I mention cover both commercial and residential requirements. There are also other codes that cover both residential and commercial requirements; such as the Cal Green Code, California Energy Code, the California Fire Code and others. Another confusing part about this is that the IRC (straight “model code”) chapters that cover plumbing & mechanical requirements - which are not adopted by the State, are based on the International Codes…. The California Mechanical Code and the California Plumbing Code are based on a different model code (the Uniform Mechanical and the Uniform Plumbing Code). Those model codes are adopted by the State and not the International Mechanical and Plumbing… Please forgive this lengthy response; unfortunately, the breakdown is necessary. But most importantly, I hope my response makes sense. Please let me know if you have any questions - or if you need clarification to the above. I am glad you asked this question, as it is a question frequently asked - but to some it can be a terrifying question (if that makes any sense)… I will be making a video which clarifies this, so stay tuned. Once again - please do not hesitate to ask any questions regarding the abovementioned; hundreds of other people may have the same question as you 😊 - Jose M

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Thank you very much for checking out the channel, and thank you for the comment. I am very glad you liked it! Take care and let me know if you have any questions. - Jose M

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