Section 362.1809. Frost-protected shallow foundations.  


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  • This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IBC section 1809.5: Where a frost-protected shallow foundation is relied upon for a heated or semi-heated structure, permanent, legible notices shall be posted near the thermostats of all building heating appliances that indicates all of the following:
    (1)  That the structure is designed using a frost-protected-shallow foundation.
    (2)  The minimum monthly average temperature that the structure must be maintained at to avoid frost damage to the foundation.