Section J106 — EXCAVATIONS — 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2)

J106.1 Maximum slope. ¶

J106.1 Maximum slope. The slope of cut surfaces shall be not steeper than is safe for the intended use, and shall be not more than one unit vertical in two units horizontal (50-percent slope) unless the owner or the owner’s authorized agent furnishes a geotechnical report justifying a steeper slope. Exceptions: 1. A cut surface shall be permitted to be at a slope of 1.5 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (67-percent slope) provided that all of the following are met: 1.1. It is not intended to support structures or surcharges. 1.2. It is adequately protected against erosion. 1.3. It is not…

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