Foundations

Basement Foundation Wall Dampproofing Requirements — IRC 2018

When does a basement foundation wall need dampproofing?

R406.1

Concrete Footing Size for a House — IRC 2018

How wide and thick do concrete footings need to be for a house?

R403.1

Footing Depth and Frost Line Requirements — IRC 2018

How deep do footings need to be below grade and below the frost line?

R403.1.4

Foundation Drain Required for Basement or Crawl Space — IRC 2018

Is a perimeter foundation drain required around my basement or crawl space?

R405.1

Foundation Footing Rebar Requirements — IRC 2018

When does a foundation need rebar or special reinforcement?

R403.1.3

Foundation Footings on Undisturbed Soil or Fill — IRC 2018

Do house footings have to sit on undisturbed soil, or can I pour on fill?

R403.1

Foundation Wall Footing Edge Projection — IRC 2018

How close to the edge of a footing can a foundation wall sit?

R403.1.1

Foundation Waterproofing Required for High Water Table — IRC 2018

When is waterproofing required instead of dampproofing?

R406.2

Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation Code Requirements — IRC 2018

Can I use a frost-protected shallow foundation instead of digging below frost depth?

R403.3

Sill Plate Anchor Bolt Spacing on Foundation — IRC 2018

How are sill plates supposed to be anchored to the foundation?

R403.1.6