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

Footing Subgrade: At footing subgrades, at least one test of each soil stratum will be performed to verify design bearing capacities.
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.
Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place.
The developer shall submit drawings showing that these requirements are met, and shall obtain approval by the Zoning Administrator before the issuance of the Footing to Grade Structure Permit.
Testing for Footing Bearing Capacity: Evaluate if suitable bearing capacity material is encountered in footing subgrade.

More Definitions of Footing

Footing means that portion of the support system that transmits loads directly to the soil.

Footing means the construction by which the weight of the building is transferred to the foundations;

Footing means the bottom bearing course or courses of a foundation wall, pier or column.

Footing means the projecting courses at the base of a wall to spread the weight over a large area.

Footing means that part of the foundation of a building which projects or extends into a street;

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 portion of the Substructure resting on the ground.