Constructions Standards Checklists

CRAWLSPACE

FOUNDATIONS  A. Ladder wire or other structural reinforcement is installed per the Engineer of Record (EOR) in footers and walls.  B. All footing trenches are clean, straight, and square.  C. Spoil piles are not encroaching on excavation site.  D. Crawlspace vents are installed within 3 feet of each corner and elsewhere as specifed on the plans.  E. Grading in the footprint of the crawlspace is according to the site plan.  F. Minimum 6 mil vapor barrier installed beneath all

sill plates and piers and mechanically fastened to avoid coming loose. Drape the vapor barrier down the wall and seal all seams or cuts with polypropylene tape.

 G. Backfll in lifts to avoid cave-in conditions and slope according to geotechnical recommendations or code standards; whichever is greater.  H. If there are metal or steel components, they need

to be below the vapor barrier. No construction material or debris can be laid on top of vapor barrier.  I. EOR is required to make spot observations of the trade contractor.

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