1. (a) Footings shall provide equal load-bearing capacity and be resistant to decay. Footings shall be placed on undisturbed soil or compacted fill.

2. (b) Every pier shall be supported by a footing of the following type:

   1. (1) A pad which shall be a monolithic concrete slab with Fibermix, 3000 pounds per square inch minimum reinforced with 4 rows of number 4 rebar spaced evenly in the first 4 feet of the outer edge with a bullfloat finish and complies with the following:

      1. a. Top soil and all organic soils shall be removed under the slab and the 3 foot extension areas;
      2. b. A minimum of 12 inches to 14 inches of sand or gravel compacted under the slab and the 3 foot extension areas; and
      3. c. Fill shall extend a minimum of 3 inches up the side of the slab;

      4. d. Shall be at minimum as set forth in Figure 700-3; or

         Figure 700-3 Slab Specifications

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   2. (2) Below frost footing, which shall be designed by a New Hampshire licensed professional engineer.

Source. #14221, eff 2-25-25