Standard Chapter 4.5 Raft, pile, pier and beam foundations (Amended 2004)

Publication Year

2004

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Gives guidance on meeting the technical requirements and recommendations for constructing raft, pile, pier and beam foundations. Covers: hazardous ground, supervision, notification, requirements for foundations, site conditions, differential settlement, movement joints, services, damp proofing and safe transmission of loads.

Document History

Amended May 2004. Volume compiling NHBC standards, some with new revisions, comes into effect 1 September 2006.

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