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Old 03-09-2008, 07:41 AM
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Re: Paper cover of poured footing
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Originally Posted by Kevin Barre View Post
Sorry, but I have to disagree. If you are talking about a form such as Sonotube, you usually don't have to remove the form. Below grade sections can remain in place. Above grade sections should be removed for cosmetic reasons.

From the 2006 IRC.
- R408.5 Removal of debris.
The under-floor grade shall be cleaned of all vegetation and organic material. All wood forms used for placing concrete shall be removed before a building is occupied or used for any purpose. All construction materials shall be removed before a building is occupied or used for any purpose.

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