Section 3304.1 of Chapter 33 of the California Building Code is amended to read:
3304.1 Excavation and fill. Excavation and fill for buildings and structures shall be constructed or protected so as not to endanger life or property. Stumps and roots shall be removed from the soil to a depth of not less than 12 inches (305mm) below the surface of the ground in the area to be occupied by the building. Wood forms that have been used in placing concrete, if within the ground or between foundation sills and the ground, shall be removed before a building is occupied or used for any purpose. Wooden stakes shall not be embedded in concrete. Before completion, loose or casual wood shall be removed from direct contact with the ground under the building.
(Ord. 5564 § 1 (part), 2022)