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Foundation Inspections

Published by City of Markham under Building Permit Process

Alias
Foundation Inspection Checklist
Applies to
any
Building types
residential

The City of Markham's information sheet on the foundation inspection, next in its residential inspection sequence after the footing inspection and one of a series written for homeowners and builders. It explains that foundations are inspected to confirm structural loads transfer safely to the surrounding soil, resist lateral earth pressure, and control moisture. A provincially qualified building inspector reviews support of footings, footing forms, foundation wall thickness, drainage, insulation, joist and beam support, and anchorage of building frames, matched by a reverse-side deficiency checklist.

What it covers

  • Support of Footings
  • Footing Forms
  • Foundation Wall Thickness
  • Reduction in Thickness
  • Foundation Wall Drainage
  • Location of Insulation
  • Joist and Beam Support
  • Lateral Support
  • Finishing (Below Ground)
  • Exterior Concrete Stairs
  • Anchorage of Building Frames
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Publisher
City of Markham
Category
Inspections
Published under
Building Permit Process — the municipality's own heading
Tags
inspection-checklistresidentialfoundation
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