1818.5.2 Contents.
BC § 1818.5.2
The report shall demonstrate, at a minimum, compliance with Items 1 through 8 of Section 1818.4.1. In addition, the report shall also include the following: 1. The codes and standards used in the geotechnical design of the project.
2.The basis for design criteria that are not specified directly in applicable codes and standards. This should include reports by consultants such as geotechnical reports and site specific seismic studies. Generally, the report should confirm that existing conditions at the site have been investigated appropriately and that the design of the proposed foundations is in general conformance with these conditions.
3.Basis of performance based design and its appropriateness of use.
4.A statement that the qualification and independence of the peer reviewer is in accordance with Section 1818.3.
5.Peer review reports shall provide an unconditional statement that must be either an acceptance or rejection of code compliance of the geotechnical design required to be reviewed by this section.
