I am a little confused about footings and foundations

[mcyr (Marcel Cyr, CMI)]

@dpant

The footing dimensions depend on how many stories the home has, how well the soil is and the frost line depth. My problem was not that I didnt know how it works its more of I didnt know how the stupid test is going to want the answer! =)

Dave

Dave, send me your email and I will send you the Study Guide & Practice Questions Workbook for the Icc R-1 Certification Exam.
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I can’t post it here, the file is to big.
You also need to check your jurisdiction for minimum depths for frost walls and residential foundation requirements.
It is different all over the country.
Rule of thumb is 4" wider on each side of the wall thickness which is usually 8" which equals 16".
Remember Code minimum is different than the local standard of the industry in certain areas.

Footings are the basis of all foundations, you don’t skimp in that area.

[ryoung7 (ROBERT YOUNG, CMI)]

If you do not mind Marcel. Send me the Study Guide & Practice Questions Workbook.
I well send you my email.

[kshepard (Kenton Shepard, CMI)]

@dpant

According to code can someone explain the requirements on footings and foundations for 1 and 2 story homes.

The way I understand it is a 1 story home must have a footing of 12" wide and at least 12" below the frost line.

A two story home must have a footing of 12" wide and 18" below the frost line.

Thanks
Dave

David…
What is required varies by jurisdiction. A jurisdiction that controls the local building regulations may be a state, a county, a city or (in Canada) a province.You need to refer to your local building jurisdiction to determine the footing requirements for where you want to build.