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Isolated concrete pier footings allowed? 1

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JTPE

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I thought I read some time ago that pier foundations in a seismic design category D had to be linked together with grade beams. That is, an individual pier system to support a structure was not allowed.

Is this familiar to anyone? Thanks in advance.
 
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