Stepped Footing Detail 1

Earlier in my career, I limited footing steps to 2'-0" high by 4'-0" long. But I have sinced relaxed my standard and have allowed a 4'-0" step on occasion. The important thing, if you decide to do something unusual, is to justify what you are doing. With a taller or steeper step arrangement, the upper footing may put load into the lower footing, and this should be checked.

DaveAtkins

I have encouraged steps in residential construction to be limited to 4' to 5' high for each step. I also encourage the hor:vert proportions given by DaveAtkins. Of course, some sites require steeper grade changes and that is where the fun begins.

This also encourages some thought as to how the site grading/landscaping will be handled. Moderately high retaining walls (6' to 10') tend to create longterm problems for future owners.

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