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What is NYC BC § 3304.4.1.2?

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This section mandates that support of excavation construction documents be based on site-specific testing and analysis conducted by a registered design professional with expertise in geotechnical evaluation. It requires incorporation of findings from relevant geotechnical reports and evaluations. Applies to construction professionals involved in excavation support documentation.

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3304.4.1.2 Geotechnical analysis and relevant reports.

BC § 3304.4.1.2

The support of excavation construction documents shall be developed based upon site specific testing and analysis performed by a registered design professional who has demonstrated knowledge or experience in geotechnical evaluation. The support of excavation construction documents must incorporate all the conditions and findings identified in the geotechnical report required by Section 1803.6, the evaluation analysis required by Section 1817, and the preconstruction survey required by Section 3309.4.3.

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