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SECTION 7 -5 -175: SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS <br /> Sections 1803.8, 1803.9 and 1803.10 are added to the 2010 California Building Code to read: <br /> 1803.8 Review. Before issuing a permit for a building where soil and foundation investigation <br /> is required, the Geotechnical Engineer or Civil Engineer in responsible charge of the soil <br /> investigation shall state in writing (must be signed and stamped): <br /> 1. The plans and specifications substantially conform to the recommendations in the <br /> soil investigation. <br /> 2. The Geotechnical Engineer or Civil Engineer in responsible charge of the soil <br /> investigation has been retained to provide soil site observation and provide <br /> periodic and final reports to he city. <br /> 1803.9 Field Report. Before requesting a foundation inspection from the City, the <br /> Geotechnical Engineer or Civil Engineer in responsible charge of the soil investigation shall <br /> provide a written field report stating: <br /> 1. The building pad was prepared and compacted in accordance with the soil report <br /> and specification. <br /> 2. The foundation or pier excavation, depth, backfill materials, and drainage (if <br /> applicable), substantially conforms with the soil report and approved plans. <br /> 1803.10 Final Report. Before final inspection for any building or structure, the <br /> Geotechnical Engineer or Civil Engineer in responsible charge of the soil investigation shall <br /> issue a final report stating the completed pad, foundation, finish grading, drainage, and <br /> associated site work substantially conforms to the approved plans, specifications, and <br /> investigation. <br /> SECTION 7 -5 -180: CONCRETE AND MASONRY FOUNDATION WALLS <br /> Section 1807.1.6 of the 2010 Edition of the Califomia Building Code is amended to read as follows: <br /> 1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and <br /> masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to <br /> be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation <br /> walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. <br /> SECTION 7 -5 -185: MODIFICATIONS TO ACI 318 <br /> Section 1908.1 is amended to read as shown below and Sections 1908.1.11 thru 1908.1.14 is added <br /> to Chapter 19 of the 2010 Edition of the California Building Code: <br /> The last paragraph of Section 1908.1.2 of the 2010 Edition of the Califomia Building Code is <br /> 3 <br />