City and Borough of Sitka, AK Chapter 19.50 EXCAVATION AND GRADING CODE

§ 19.50.010 Excavation and grading standards – Adoption by reference.

The 1997 Uniform Building Code, Appendix Chapter 33, Excavation and Grading, as modified by the published building department policy, is adopted and incorporated in the building code by reference.

(S.G.C. 19.07.010; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)

§ 19.50.020 Geotechnical reporting required for “pit run” fill material.

Where unclassified fill material (such as “pit run”) is proposed as structural fill, geotechnical investigations per IBC Chapter 18 are required. Special inspections must be completed during excavation and grading according to IBC Chapter 17.

(S.G.C. 19.07.020; Ord. 18-15 § 4, 2018; Ord. 22-20 § 4, 2022)