Question 1
At a New Mexico residential footing inspection, what is the minimum depth of an exterior footing below grade under the NMRBC amendment to IRC R403.1.4, before frost-depth rules are applied?
Correct Answer:
12 inches below grade
Question 2
Where frost heave is a concern, exterior footings must be placed in which of the following locations?
Correct Answer:
At or below the locally established frost line, and not less than the code minimum embedment
Question 3
Per IBC 1804.4, the ground immediately adjacent to a foundation must fall away from the wall at not less than which slope for the first 10 feet, unless an approved alternative is used?
Correct Answer:
5 percent (6 inches in 10 feet)
Question 4
Under NMAC 14.7.2.26, what are the prescriptive width and thickness of a concrete footing supporting one floor of light-frame construction when no specific design is provided?
Correct Answer:
16 inches wide by 8 inches thick
Question 5
A contractor proposes a monolithic turndown footing to support a light-frame wall under the NMCBC. What is the minimum width of that turndown?
Correct Answer:
12 inches
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