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Chapter 16.16 — BUILDING CODE

2.3 The structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength f'c,

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no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 MPa), regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction documents or used in the footing construction.

  1. Nonstructural concrete slabs supported directly on the ground, including prestressed slabs

on grade, where the effective prestress in the concrete is less than 150 psi (1.03 MPa).

  1. Concrete foundation walls constructed in accordance with Table 1807.1.6.2.

  2. Concrete patios, driveways, and sidewalks, on grade. (Ord. 3248-25, 10/21/2025)

§ 16.16.110. (Reserved)

Note: Former § 16.16.110, Modifications to ACI 318, derived from Ord. 3007-13; Ord. 3100-16; Ord. 3149-19; and Ord. 3202-22, was repealed by Ord. 3248-25, 10/21/2025.

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