Pre-pour inspection for new homes (foundation, building, slab, concrete)

[BIGBIGGIRL]

Is it necessary for new constructions? It seems that it is necessary in Texas because the soil causes foundation problems but I couldn't find anything in other states. I live in Maryland.
Thanks

[ShaneSA]

Ask a local engineer. Find out the kind of soil and base. In Texas it's necessary to be sure a slab is correct because East San Antonio will be West San Antonio in 1 or 200 years. It's clay and moves...contracts and expands alot.
A local engineer can give you a better idea about Maryland.

[texdav]

Een i Texas the soil actaully varies as to type of slab. But there is alot more than just the slab to be inspected befroe pouring the concrete.For clay I would recommend a under reamed foundation over thsoe tension slabs.Basically it like what is done in many coastal areas across the country.

[K'ledgeBldr]

Let's get to the bottom of this real quick-
Is this project permitted? If it is, then there will be a slab inspection.

And why the question?

And yes, it is a requirement in almost all regions of the country. About the only places it isn't a requirement are very rural and remote regions that can't afford an inspector and/or building department. Based on certain areas of the country, certain types and/or materials and techniques are required to pour a slab. They usually fall into categories like seismic activity, geological makeup (soils and stone), and weather conditions.