Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 18 - Soils and Foundations
Section 1808 - FOUNDATIONS
Subsection 1808.2 - Design for capacity and settlement
Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 1808.2
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Foundations shall be so designed that the allowable bearing capacity of the soil is not exceeded, and that differential settlement is minimized. Foundations in areas with expansive soils shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of Section 1808.6.
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