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Footings, Foundation Walls, Basements, and Slabs
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FOOTINGS, FOUNDATION WALLS, BASEMENTS, AND SLABS

at the bottom. The top of the slab must be at least 4 in. above the
adjacent finished grade where masonry veneer is used and at least 6
in. above grade elsewhere. The ground must slope away from the
slab a minimum of 6 in. within the first 10 ft. If lot lines, adjacent
walls, natural slopes, or other physical barriers prohibit the mini-

ALTERNATE ALTERNATE
COURSES COURSES

CORES FULLY GROUTED

FOOTING REINFORCEMENT WILL VARY
WITH SOIL AND LOADING CONDITIONS
FIGURE 6-26
Basement or foundation wall with pilasters. (from NCMA, TEK 1, National Concrete
Masonry Association, Herndon, VA).

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