Lot Classification For Foundation Construction
You bought your house or you plan to build your dream home and the council will tell you that you need to undertake lot classification.
Compaction & Soil Testing Services can assist you in complying with legal requirements by explaining to you in detail such requirements and by providing all required services regarding soil testing relevant to your specific requirements as requested by your council.
Lot classification refers to the classification of the soil for the rigidity of the foundation. It also maybe referred to in certain instances as soil testing and it is commonly used and/or required in all instances of building construction from house building to larger instances like warehouse constructions.
The design of appropriate foundations for all types of buildings is reliant upon an assessment of the subsurface conditions in order to determine its classification. Whether it is residential, industrial, commercial or institutional, a lot classification is required and is based upon the expected movement of foundations. Typical classifications include:
•Class ‘A’ – Little or no ground movement
• Class ‘S’ – Slightly reactive sites
• Class ‘M’ – Moderately reactive sites
• Class ‘H’ – Highly reactive sites
• Class ‘E’ – Extremely reactive sites
• Class ‘P’ – Problem site
