1818.4.1 Scope.
BC § 1818.4.1
The geotechnical peer reviewer shall review the plans and specifications submitted with the permit application for general compliance with the foundation design provisions of this code. The reviewing engineer shall perform the following tasks at a minimum: 1. Confirm that the subsurface investigation meets the requirements of this code.
2.Confirm that the geotechnical report and supplemental reports, including foundation recommendations and testing, meet the requirements of this code.
3.Provide independent check on foundation capacities. This check must include the structural and geotechnical capacity of the foundation element, if not covered by the structural peer review.
4.Where uplift resistance is required, provide independent check on prestressed anchor or pile design.
5.Perform independent settlement calculations.
6.Confirm the design assumptions made by the geotechnical and structural engineers pertaining to the soil-foundation structure interaction are coordinated and consistent.
7.Confirm that potential impacts on adjacent structures due to foundation construction have been addressed in accordance with this code.
8.Review seismic analysis including any site-specific analysis, associated mitigation methods, and analyses pertaining to liquefaction for conformance with codes. (Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2023/077.
