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3.3.5 Discussion ofunusual conditions encountered during field drilling and <br /> sampling. <br /> 3.4 Analysis of Site Investigation Data. <br /> 3.4.1 Summary of observed subsurface profile (stratigraphy);discussion of <br /> soil and rock layers and deposits encountered in the subsurface investigation; index <br /> properties and classifications. <br /> 3.4.2 Comparison of developed soil profile to geologic setting described in <br /> previous section, including a discussion of similarities and differences. <br /> 3.4.3 Discussion of each of <br /> the potential geologic-natural hazards observed <br /> at the development site; location, magnitude, time effects, possible erects on the <br /> structure or facility. <br /> 3.4.4 Description of potentially expansive clays, organic deposits, loose <br /> sands, and other unstable soils found on site. <br /> 3.4.5 Discussion of anticipated groundwater conditions that may effect the <br /> site development and/or project, and discussion of effects of grading on infiltration <br /> of water. . <br /> 3.5 Conclusions. Include the same requirements required in a~Level 1 and the . <br /> following: . <br /> 3.5.1 Suggested methods for dealing with the potential geologic-natural <br /> hazards; qualitative advice to design engineers or architects. <br /> 3.5.2 Cleaz reference to empirical, published or unpublished, minimum <br /> design standards or procedures for the design of elements of the structure or facility, <br /> which are based solely on the index properties of supporting soil and/or rock units. <br /> Recommendations for design and construction shall be based on engineering <br /> judgment, combined with experience. <br /> 3.5.3 Expectations concerning consolidation or settlement. <br /> 3.6 Appendices and Graphic Presentations. Shall meet the same requirements <br /> required in a Level 1 and include the following: <br /> 3.6.1 Plot plan showing locations of borings and test pits. <br /> 3.6.2 Logs of borings and/or observations pits, including all sampling data <br /> and water level measurements. <br /> 3.6.3 Soil profile drawing showing estimated stratigraphy and the locations <br /> . of field samples and observed water levels. <br /> 3.6.4 Map showing boundaries of units. <br /> 3.6.5 Map showing azeas of potential geologic-natural and/or seismic <br /> hazards, if any (by inclusion or by reference in body of text). <br /> 3.7 Seal and Sis~atures Required. A Leve12 report shall be signed and sealed by <br /> a. Qualified Registered Professional. The report writer may quote from, or make reference <br /> to, any published or unpublished, empirical minimum design standazds that use only <br /> soiUrock descriptions and/or classifications and that are applicable to the structure or facility. <br /> Design recommendations contrary to minimum building code and approved city design <br /> parameters shall be sealed and signed by a Geotechnical Engineer. <br /> 4. Review and Determination. No further geological and geotechnical investigation <br /> is required when the following conditions have been satisfied: <br /> 4.1 Groundwater elevations will not impact construction activity or will not <br /> <br /> Administrative Order - 10 <br /> rladm inord4ules102geotech 1 ao.wpd(09/OS/02) <br /> <br />