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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.

Class A roof assemblies are those that are effective against severe fire test exposure.

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.

Structural standing-seam metal panel roof systems shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E1592 or FM 4474

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.

ind loads on clay and concrete tile roof coverings shall be in accordance with Section 1609.5.

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

Roof decks shall be covered with approved roof coverings secured to the building or the structure in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

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