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All applications for building permits for (1) the construction of a permanent structure, or (2) for the alteration of a permanent structure involving an increase in load on the foundations, or (3) for the underpinning of a structure, shall be accompanied by a statement from the architect or structural engineer as to the character of the soil, satisfactory to the building commissioner. Where there is reasonable doubt as to the character or bearing capacity of the soil, the building commissioner may require such borings, test pits or test loads as may be necessary to determine the actual conditions.
(Prior code § 70-2.2; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 30; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)