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SE should be required for significant structures, I'm quite happy with the limits my home state of WA place on the practice of structural engineering by engineers who may only hold a Civil license. Any structure for Hazardous, Essential, Emergency, or Critical infrastructure, as well as any structure ...

Contact Structural Insulated Panel Association for some technical references. https://www.sips.org/about/what-are-sips ------------------------------ Mark Myers, P.E., M.ASCE Gig Harbor, WA ------------------------------

ASCE 7 Figure 29.3-1 Notes 1 & 2 may be a good start. Note 2 includes a force reduction factor based on ratio of solid area to gross area if the openings are more than 30% of gross area. ------------------------------ Mark Myers, P.E., M.ASCE Gig Harbor, WA ------------------------------

Since this could conceivably lead to damage that could cause a trip & fall injury in the future, I would insist on the deeper excavation. I would also carefully explain the reason why to the owner. ------------------------------ Mark Myers, P.E., M.ASCE Gig Harbor, WA ------------------------- ...

Older structures will always be more vulnerable, but even newer structures have so far not been required to address the risks seen in these areas. The current building codes are written primarily looking at fires originating within the structure. The building setbacks that address exterior sources are ...