NSCP Slopes (Chapter 3 – Excavation and Fills)

The slope of cut surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for intended use
and shall be no steeper than 1 unit vertical in 2 units horizontal or 50%
unless geotechnical engineering report, stating that the site has been
investigated.

Fill slopes shall not be constructed on natural slopes steeper than 1 unit
vertical in 2 units horizontal or 50%
NSCP Slopes (Chapter 3 – Excavation and Fills)
Drainage facilities and terracing shall conform to the provisions of this
section for cut and fill slopes steeper than 1 unit vertical in 3 units horizontal
or 33.3%

Foundations for all buildings where the surface of the ground slopes more
than 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal or 10% shall be level or shall be
stepped so that both top and bottom of such foundations are level.
Foundation may support a roof in addition to the stipulated number of
floors. Foundations supporting roofs only shall be a required for supporting
one floor.
Table 305-1 Minimum Requirements for Foundations
Thickness of Foundation Wall (mm) Depth Below
Number of Floors Thickness
Width of Footing Undisturbed
Supported by the of Footing
(mm) Ground Surface
Foundations Concrete Unit Masonry (mm)
(mm)

1 150 150 300 150 300

2 200 200 375 175 450
3 250 250 450 200 600