Waterproofing Codes

Waterproofing Code: Underpinning

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Where underpinning is chosen to provide the protection or support of adjacent structures, the underpinning system shall be designed and installed in accordance with provisions of this chapter and Chapter 33.

Waterproofing Code: Reporting

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Where geotechnical investigations are required, a written report of the investigations shall be submitted to the building official by the permit applicant at the time of permit application.

Waterproofing Code: Basis of Investigation

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Soil classification shall be based on observation and any necessary tests of the materials disclosed by borings, test pits or other subsurface exploration made in appropriate locations.

Waterproofing Code: Backfill

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This section implies that backfill material shall be in accordance with code requirements.

Waterproofing Code: Drainage Discharge

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This section implies that all drains located at the site—floor drains and perimeter drains—must properly discharge.

Waterproofing Code: Foundation Drain

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This section provides the requirements for foundation drain placement. The section is precise in the requirements and provides a basis for design.

Waterproofing Code: Floor Base Course

Tue, 22 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This section implies that a base course a minimum of 4 inches thick is required under all basement floors.

Waterproofing Codes: Subsoil Drainage System

Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Where a hydrostatic pressure condition does not exist, dammproofing shall be provided and a base shall be installed under the floor and a drain installed around the foundation perimeter.

Waterproofing Codes: Joints and Penetrations

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This section implies that all wall and floor joints must be properly waterproofed.

Waterproofing Codes: Surface Preparation of Walls

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This section implies that the wall substrate must be properly prepared to receive waterproofing materials.

Waterproofing Codes: Walls

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

This section implies that all walls that require waterproofing shall be constructed of concrete or masonry and shall be of structural integrity to withstand hydrostatic pressure and lateral loads.

Waterproofing Code: Floors

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Floors required to be waterproofed shall be of concrete and designed and constructed to withstand the hydrostatic pressures to which the floors will be subjected

Waterproofing Code: Waterproofing Required

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

This section implies that a waterproofing application is completed when the site ground water table is maintained at an elevation of not less than 6 inches below the bottom of the ground slab.

Roofing Code: Roof Ventilation

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:00:00 -0400

This piece covers code details on surface preparation of walls and roof ventilation

Waterproofing Code: Surface Preparation of Walls

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The wall must be free of all voids and other imperfections prior to the application of the dampproofing material.

Waterproofing Code: Walls

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The materials used for dampproofing of walls shall consist of bitumen, acrylic modified asphalt and surface bonding mortar that complies with ASTM C 887.

Waterproofing Code: Dampproofing Required

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500

This section implies that dampproofing is required to all below grade floors and walls where hydrostatic pressure will not occur.

Dampproofing And Waterproofing Codes: Section 1807.1.3 Ground-Water Control

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:30:00 -0400

Learn about Section 1807.1.3 Ground-Water Control and its appropriate code interpretation.

Waterproofing Codes: Dampproofing and Waterproofing

Fri, 06 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Code information and interpretation for Section 1807.1.2 (Under-floor Space) and Section 1807.1.2.1 (Flood Hazard Areas)

Dampproofing And Waterproofing: Code Interpretation

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500

This section implies that all occupied below-grade spaces require the application of a waterproofing or dampproofing material.

Waterproofing Code: General Code Interpretation

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Code interpretations for Section 1805, General Code.

Waterproofing Codes: Dampproofing

Mon, 26 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400

An overview on IBC 2012 Section 1805.1 General.

WATERPROOFING CODES: Dampproofing

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Overview of dampproofing in regards to IBC 2012 Section 1805.2.

Waterproofing: Cracking the Codes

john_paragon@ameritech.net (John D'Annunzio) — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400

A guide to interpreting the International Building Code for waterproofing and dampproofing.

Waterproofing Codes

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Waterproofing codes regarding damping and waterproofing.

Waterproofing Codes

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

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).

Roofing Codes

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Roof decks and roof coverings shall be designed for wind loads in accordance with Chapter 16 and Sections 1504.2, 1504.3 and 1504.4.

Waterproofing Code: Section 1805.7.3 Backfill

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The backfill in the annular space around columns not embedded in poured footings shall be by one of the following methods

Waterproofing Code: Section 1807.3.1 Walls

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Walls required to be waterproofed shall be of concrete or masonry and shall be designed and constructed to withstand the hydrostatic pressures and other lateral loads to which the walls will be subjected.

Waterproofing Code: Section 1807.3.1 Floors

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Floors required to be waterproofed shall be of concrete and designed and constructed to withstand the hydrostatic pressures to which the floors will be subjected.