On May 25, 12:33 am, "DanG" wrote:
I don't have my code books here. I've not ever had residential
codes. BOCA would be unusual for residential. CABO sounds more
familiar. Our current code book is IBC, and I thought most areas
had adopted it.

My memory banks for commercial work remember 1/2 per foot for the
first 10 unless paved.

For any basement situation I would expect it (1/2 per foot)as an
absolute minimum, and pavement at 1/4 per foot. No planting beds,
sod only, no trees for at least 10 feet.

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"guruocont" wrote in message

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Hi,

For grading around a building according to BOCA 1996 according
to my
reading the slope needs to be 1 inch per foot for a minimum of 8
feet.
This sounds pretty aggressive. I was wondering whether more
recent
codes have modified this requirement for a house with a
basement. I am
researching this question a house in NJ.

Regards..
G

International Residential Code, Chapter 4 Foundations, says in part:
Lots shall be graded so as o drain surface water away from foundaton
walls. Grade away from foundation walls shall fall a minimum of 6
inches within the first 10 feet.
Exception: where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers
prohibit 6 inches of fall within 10 feet, drains or swales shall be
provided to ensure drainage away from the structure.
T