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What is the minimum projection of footings beyond each side of the wall?
What is the minimum projection of footings beyond each side of the wall?
What is the purpose of forming a key on the top of the footings?
What is the purpose of forming a key on the top of the footings?
What material should be used to level the footing excavation if it is uneven and too deep in places?
What material should be used to level the footing excavation if it is uneven and too deep in places?
Why is it recommended to place a polyethylene sheet over the footing?
Why is it recommended to place a polyethylene sheet over the footing?
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What should be done to pipe trenches directly under wall footings?
What should be done to pipe trenches directly under wall footings?
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What is the recommended vertical distance between steps in footings on sand or gravel?
What is the recommended vertical distance between steps in footings on sand or gravel?
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What should be the minimum horizontal distance between steps in footings?
What should be the minimum horizontal distance between steps in footings?
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What is the minimum thickness of the vertical connection between footings at the step?
What is the minimum thickness of the vertical connection between footings at the step?
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What is the recommended action for steep slopes where more than one step may be required?
What is the recommended action for steep slopes where more than one step may be required?
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What is the recommended placement of the bottom of each run level of the footing?
What is the recommended placement of the bottom of each run level of the footing?
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