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Got called out by a city inspector in Charlotte for using the wrong post depth on a slope. Now I triple check the code before every job.
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tylermurray1mo ago
Forget the frost line for a second. On a slope, you're dealing with soil stability and lateral pressure. The post needs extra depth on the downhill side for proper bearing. The code usually calls for a certain amount of embedment below the natural grade on that low side, not just a flat measurement from the high point.
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