I have a municipal inspector in North Texas contending that a single-family residential foundation edge (brick ledge) will not suffice for the stone intended. This is a structurally supported (piered) post-tensioned slab. The stone is medium-density limestone weighing 150 lbs. per cubic foot...
I have the original plans. The engineer's notes are so minimal as to be nearly meaningless. There is no mention of void boxes and there is nothing in the notes, plans, or the engineer's letter regarding geotechnical testing or reports.
My original question was whether or not this information is...
I am considering completing the construction of a residential building on a a new abandoned project foundation. This is a PT foundation atop drilled piers. The plans do not indicate either the presence of or requirement for void boxes (carton forms) and there is no mention in the engineer's...
