Foundations

1.7

No Reinforcing In Basement Concrete Slab

Acceptable Performance/Condition
Unless the slab is specifically intended and designed to be a structural slab, reinforcing or mesh is not required.

Warranty
One-Year Work and Materials

Action
Where a structural slab is not reinforced as required by the design, repairs shall be made; otherwise no action is required.

Remarks
Concrete slabs in basements shall conform to the Building Code. Reinforcing of concrete slabs is not usually necessary unless unusual design or construction conditions are encountered.