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What is NYC BC § 1613.3.2?

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This section defines site classes based on soil properties, categorizing them as Site Class A, B, C, D, E, or F according to Chapter 20 of ASCE 7 and the building code. It specifies that Site Class D is the default when soil properties are insufficiently known. Applies to building owners assessing site conditions for construction.

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1613.3.2 Site class definitions.

BC § 1613.3.2

Based on the site soil properties, the site shall be classified as Site Class A, B, C, D, E or F in accordance with Chapter 20 of ASCE 7, and this code. Where the soil properties are not known in sufficient detail to determine the site class, Site Class D shall be used unless the commissioner or geotechnical data determines Site Class E or F soils are present at the site.

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