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What is NYC BC § 1804.4.1?

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This section addresses the management of groundwater seepage during excavation activities. It mandates that excavating methods must control or prevent groundwater inflow to avoid soil disturbance. Additionally, no foundation may be placed on soil disturbed by seepage without implementing remedial measures. Applies to building owners conducting excavations.

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1804.4.1 Seepage.

BC § 1804.4.1

In an excavation where soil and groundwater conditions are such that an inward or upward seepage might be produced in materials intended to provide vertical or lateral support for foundation elements or for adjacent foundations, excavating methods shall control or prevent the inflow of ground water to prevent disturbance of the soil material in the excavation or beneath existing buildings. No foundation shall be placed on soil that has been disturbed by seepage unless remedial measures have been taken.

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