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APPENDIX 2G
GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Chapter 2
Helical Foundation Systems
capable of providing adequate support to the piering system in order to achieve its full rated allowable
capacity with a suitable factor of safety. The contractor should request that adequate soil information
be provided, or have at least some general knowledge of the local and/or site-specific soil conditions
to reduce potential risks associated with unknowns or unforeseen conditions.
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The guidelines provided in this document are not intended to become part of bid specifications,
proposals, requests for proposals, or to override the requirements of appropriate national, state
or local regulatory agencies or the recommendations of qualified design professionals. Due to the
wide variation in building codes, regulations and rules that apply to construction between regions
and countries, FSI should not be relied upon for and shall not be responsible for the development or
approval of final design documents. Development and submittal of final design documents shall be
completed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the state of the project.
