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Chapter 15.15 — BUILDING CODE

§ 1905.6

Santa Clara Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Santa Clara

1905.6.1 - Left intentionally blank.

1905.6.2 - Seismic Design Categories C, D, E and F.

Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:

  1. Left intentionally blank.

  2. Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are permitted, provided the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing thickness.

  3. Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted, provided the footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4, with a total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross-sectional area of the footing. A minimum of one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall be provided at corners and intersections.

(Ord. 2081, 11/4/2025)

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