Subsections R403.1.1.1 and R403.1.1.2 are hereby added to the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings and shall read as follows:

R403.1.1.1 Continuous footing reinforcement. Continuous footings for basement foundation walls shall have minimum reinforcement consisting of not less than two no. 4 bars, uniformly spaced, located a minimum 3 inches (3") clear from the bottom of the footing.

R403.1.1.2 Column pads. Column pads shall be designed to support the imposed design load based upon allowable soil bearing capacity. Column pads shall be a minimum of 24 inches by 24 inches and 8 inches deep (24" x 24" x 8"). Reinforcement shall consist of a minimum of three (3) No. 4 bars each way, uniformly spaced.