Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 18 - Soils and Foundations
Section 1804 - EXCAVATION, GRADING AND FILL
Subsection 1804.2 - Placement of backfill
Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 1804.2
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
The excavation outside the foundation shall be backfilled with soil that is free of organic material, construction debris, cobbles and boulders or with a controlled low-strength material (CLSM). The backfill shall be placed in lifts and compacted in a manner that does not damage the foundation or the waterproofing or dampproofing material.
Exception: CLSM need not be compacted.
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