Which factors determine whether a soil test is needed for an inspection?

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Which factors determine whether a soil test is needed for an inspection?

The need for a soil test is determined by the scope defined in the contract and by North Carolina code. It isn’t driven by how old the building is, nor by the weather on the inspection day, and while signs of infiltration problems or unusual soils might prompt further evaluation, they don’t alone establish a requirement. In practice, you perform a soil test only when the contract with the client or the applicable NC code requires it for that site. If the contract/code calls for it, you carry it out; otherwise you document findings and advise accordingly.

The need for a soil test is determined by the scope defined in the contract and by North Carolina code. It isn’t driven by how old the building is, nor by the weather on the inspection day, and while signs of infiltration problems or unusual soils might prompt further evaluation, they don’t alone establish a requirement. In practice, you perform a soil test only when the contract with the client or the applicable NC code requires it for that site. If the contract/code calls for it, you carry it out; otherwise you document findings and advise accordingly.

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