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File Number: 16-629 <br />Section 1704.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is amended by adding <br />new item 6 and exception to read as follows: <br />6. Structural observations of the lateral system shall be provided for all new <br />commercial, industrial, and multifamily buildings and all new single family <br />dwelling on hillsides. <br />Exception: Structural observations of the lateral system may be waived for one and two-story <br />wood residential structure when such structures are in full compliance with conventional light <br />frame construction of Chapter 23 of the California Building Code or the California Residential <br />Code. <br />SECTION 7-5-175: SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS <br />Sections 1803.8, 1803.9 and 1803.10 are added to the 2016 California Building Code to <br />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 soil <br />investigation. <br />2. The Geotechnical Engineer or Civil Engineer in responsible charge of the soil investigation <br />has been retained to provide soil site observation and provide periodic and final reports to the <br />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 and <br />specification. <br />2. The foundation or pier excavation, depth, backfill materials, and drainage (if applicable), <br />substantially conforms with the soil report and approved plans. <br />1803.10 Final Report. Before final inspection for any building or structure, the Geotechnical <br />Engineer or Civil Engineer in responsible charge of the soil investigation shall issue a final <br />report stating the completed pad, foundation, finish grading, drainage, and associated site <br />work substantially conforms to the approved plans, specifications, and investigation. <br />SECTION 7-5-180: CONCRETE AND MASONRY FOUNDATION WALLS <br />Section 1807.1.6 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as <br />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 <br />Page 9 City of San Leandro Printed on 11/15/2016