South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 8 - BUILDING CODES COUNCIL
Article 8 - INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Section 8-809 - IBC 1803.2 Investigation required

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 8-809

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024

Geotechnical investigations shall be conducted in accordance with Sections 1803.3 through 1803.5.

Exceptions:

1. The building official shall be permitted to waive the requirement for a geotechnical investigation where satisfactory data from adjacent areas is available that demonstrates an investigation is not necessary for any of the conditions in Sections 1803.5.1 through 1803.5.6 and Sections 1803.5.10 and 1803.5.11.

2. For single story buildings not more than 5,000 sq ft and not more than 30 ft in height, a site specification investigation report is not required if the seismic design category is determined by the design professional in accordance with Chapter 20 of ASCE 7.

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