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3. Nonstructural concrete slabs supported directly on the ground, including pre-stressed slabs on grade, where the effective pre-stress in the concrete is less than 150 psi (1.03 Mpa). 4. Concrete foundation walls constructed in accordance with Table 1807.1.6.2. 5. Concrete patios, driveways and sidewalks, on grade. Section 7-5-170: STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS FOR SEISMIC RESISTANCE Section 1704.6.1 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended by adding new item 5 and exception to read as follows: 5. Structural observations of the lateral system shall be provided for all new commercial, industrial, and multifamily buildings and all new single family dwelling on hillsides. Exception: Structural observations of the lateral system may be waived for one and two-story wood residential structure when such structures are in full compliance with conventional light frame construction of Chapter 23 of the California Building Code or the California Residential Code. SECTION 7-5-175: SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS Sections 1803.8, 1803.9 and 1803.10 are added to the 2019 California Building Code to read: 1803.8 Review. Before issuing a permit for a building where soil and foundation investigation is required, the Geotechnical Engineer or Civil Engineer in responsible charge of the soil investigation shall state in writing (must be signed and stamped): 1. The plans and specifications substantially conform to the recommendations in the soil investigation. 2. The Geotechnical Engineer or Civil Engineer in responsible charge of the soil investigation has been retained to provide soil site observation and provide periodic and final reports to the city. 1803.9 Field Report. Before requesting a foundation inspection from the City, the Geotechnical Engineer or Civil Engineer in responsible charge of the soil investigation shall provide a written field report stating: 1. The building pad was prepared and compacted in accordance with the soil report and specification. 2. The foundation or pier excavation, depth, backfill materials, and drainage (if applicable), substantially conforms with the soil report and approved plans. 1803.10 Final Report. Before final inspection for any building or structure, the Geotechnical Engineer or Civil Engineer in responsible charge of the soil investigation shall issue a final report stating the completed pad, foundation, finish grading, drainage, and associated site work substantially conforms to the approved plans, specifications, and investigation. SECTION 7-5-180: CONCRETE AND MASONRY FOUNDATION WALLS