Chapter 4 — PRELIMINARY SOIL REPORTS

For every subdivision, as defined by Sections 11535 and 11535.1 of the Business and Professions Code of the State, there shall be a preliminary soil report, prepared by a civil engineer who is registered by the State, and based upon adequate test borings or excavations.

(§ 1, Ord. 426, eff. March 25, 1966)

The preliminary soil report required by Section 5-4.01 of this chapter may be waived if the Building Inspector of the County shall determine that, due to his knowledge as to the soil qualities of the soil of the subdivision or lot, no preliminary analysis shall be necessary.

(§ 1, Ord. 426, eff. March 25, 1966)

If the preliminary soil report indicates the presence of critically expansive soil or other soil problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects, a soil investigation shall be required for each lot in the subdivision.

The soil investigation shall be prepared by a civil engineer who is registered in the State. The soil investigation shall recommend corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each dwelling proposed to be constructed on the expansive soil.

(§ 1, Ord. 426, eff. March 25, 1966)

The Building Department of the County shall approve the soil investigation if it determines that the recommended action is likely to prevent structural damage to each dwelling to be constructed. As a condition to the building permit, the approved recommended action shall be required to be incorporated in the construction of each dwelling. Appeals from such determination shall be to the Board.

(§ 1, Ord. 426, eff. March 25, 1966)

Neither the County, nor any agency charged with the administration or enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, shall be liable for any injury which arises out of any act or omission of the County or other enforcement agency, or a public employee, or any other person pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

(§ 1, Ord. 426, eff. March 25, 1966)