TYPICAL STEPPED FOOTING DETAIL

(The following information is not meant to replace complete set of plans)

A stepped footing is required when the surface of the ground slopes more
than 1 foot in 10 feet. The foundation shall be level or shall be stepped so
that both top and bottom of such foundation are level.

30 bar diameters
"2 x S" minimum 12" min.
18" maximum

"S"
"S"

12" minimum

"d"
30 bar diameters
12" min.
Reinforcing steel to match
remainder of footings.

3" clear
Typ.

"S" = depth of stepped footing wall (18" maximum)

"d" = depth of stepped footing at excavation ("S" minimum)

CODE SECTIONS
UBC 2907-c
SBC 2-2907-c

23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 140

Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Tel: (661) 255-4935 FAX: (661) 291-1559
www.santa-clarita.com

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