Section R403.3, Frost protected shallow foundations, is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following provisions shall be substituted therefor:

Designs for shallow foundations that are not 36 inches below adjacent grade shall be designed and sealed by a registered design professional. The design for each shallow foundation shall be site specific and shall provide an alternate method of frost protection for the foundation and structure. Designs shall be made based on specific site conditions consisting of, but not limited to, soil type or classification, soil moisture content and water table and final site grading. The design must also address termite protection for the structure and methods to protect any insulating materials from future deterioration or displacement.

Exception: Floating footing/foundations for unheated detached residential garages and storage sheds when limited to 576 square feet (24 feet by 24 feet) in area and constructed per City of Topeka design specifications.