Footing definition

Footing means a foundation unit constructed in brick work, masonry or concrete under the base of a wall or column for the purpose of distributing the load over a large area.
Footing means the part of a structure, which is in direct contact with the ground and transmitting loads to the ground;
Footing means the construction whereby the weight of the structure of building is transferred from the base structure to the foundations;

Examples of Footing in a sentence

  • The Developer agrees to obtain approval from the Zoning Administrator of drawings showing compliance with this condition prior to the issuance of the Footing to Grade Permit.

  • The Developer agrees to obtain approval of the Final Landscape Plan by the County Manager, prior to issuance of the Footing to Grade Permit.

  • Before issuance of the Footing to Grade Permit – Photos of Site Clearance: Views of cleared site facing north, south, east and west, as location permits, with adjacent buildings and streets included.

  • Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place.

  • The Footing to Grade Permit shall not be issued until evidence has been provided to the Zoning Administrator that the terms of this condition have been met.


More Definitions of Footing

Footing means the construction by which the weight of the building is transferred to the foundations;
Footing means that portion of the support system that transmits loads directly to the soil.
Footing means the bottom bearing course or courses of a foundation wall, pier or column.
Footing means that portion of the foundation of a structure which spreads and transmits structure loads directly to the soil or to piles.
Footing means the offset portions of a foundation to provide for a greater bearing area;
Footing means the projecting courses at the base of a wall to spread the weight over a large area.
Footing means a foundation unit construction in brickwork, masonry or concrete under the base of a wall or column for the purpose of distributing the load over a large area.