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"A minimum of one top and one bottom continuous bar of 1/2 inch diameter reinforcing steel shall be required in all continuous concrete or masonry bearing foundations." Sec.-8-1.03(3). Minimum Slab Thickness. Section 1924 of the Uniform Building.Code is amended as follows: "(a) General. The minimum thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the ground'shall not be less than 3-1/2 inches. The slab shall - be reinforced with not less than six inches ten-gauge wire mesh or an approved alternate installed at mid height of the slab." Sec. 8-1.03(4). Bracing. (a). Section 2326.11.3, item 5 (allowing the use of gypsum board for bracing) is hereby deleted. (b) Section 2326.11.3, item 7, is amended as follows: "Portland cement plaster on studs spaced 16 inches on center installed in accordance with Table No.25-1. Limited to single story R-3 and U-1 occupancies." Sec. 8-1.04. Appendices The following Appendix Chapters of the 1994'Uniform Building Code are hereby adopted: (a) UBC Appendix Chapter 15,Reroofing. (b) UBC Appendix Chapter 18, Water and Damp Proofing` Foundations. Sec. 8-1.05. Deposits'for Final Inspections. For each permit issued for projects with a construction valuation in excess of$1,000, a deposit, as established by resolution of the.City Council, shall be submitted at the time of permit issuance,to be refunded not later than 30 days after final project inspection by the Building Official. If an issued permit expires and is not renewed within.6 months after expiration,the deposit shall be forfeited to the Town. Sec. 8-1.06. Expired Permits. Where a permit has been issued but then expires,no new permit shall be issued for the same site until the expired'permit is renewed and a progress , inspection is made by the Building Official,with final inspection approval if the project is complete. -2 -