6.3 Internal walls

6.3.3 Supporting load-bearing internal walls

Load-bearing internal walls shall be adequately supported by foundations.

Load-bearing internal walls should have:

  • a foundation, or
  • a means of support that transfers loads safely to a foundation.

Foundations should be in accordance with Part 4 of these Standards, including, where applicable, Chapter 4.3 ‘Strip and trench fill foundations’ and Chapter 4.4 ‘Raft, pile, beam and pier foundations’.

Last updated: 2nd January 2024

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