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What is NYC AC § 27-667?

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This section outlines the conditions under which existing boring data may be utilized for construction projects. It specifies that borings and related data can be used if they meet certain requirements, even if not originally intended for the specific project. Applies to building owners seeking to fulfill foundation design requirements.

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§ 27-667 Existing borings.

AC § 27-667

Existing boring data may be utilized subject to the following: (1) Borings, test pits, probings, etc., that have been made in accordance with all requirements of this section, but not necessarily for the investigation of the specific project for which application is being made, may be utilized in fulfillment of these provisions.

(2)The logs of borings, test pits, probings, etc., that have been made in accordance with all requirements of this section, but wherein the soil samples and/or rock cores are not available for examination, may be utilized in fulfillment of these provisions to an extent not to exceed one-half of the required number of borings.

(3)Borings, test pits, probings, etc., or the logs thereof, that do not meet the specific requirements of this subchapter, but which are of suitable type and adequate penetration to provide the data required for the safe design and construction of the proposed foundation, may be utilized in fulfillment of the provisions of this section, subject to the approval of the commissioner.

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