35 Ill. Adm. Code 817.405
Foundation Construction
Section 817
Section 817.405 Foundation
Construction
a) If the in situ material provides insufficient strength to meet
the requirements of Section 817.404, then the insufficient material shall be
removed and replaced with clean materials sufficient to meet the requirements
of Section 817.404.
b) All trees, stumps, roots, boulders and debris shall be
removed.
c) All material shall be compacted to achieve the strength and
density properties necessary to demonstrate compliance with this Part in
conformance with a construction quality assurance plan pursuant to 35 Ill. Adm.
Code 811.Subpart E.
d) Placement of frozen soil or soil onto frozen ground is
prohibited.
e) The foundation shall be constructed and graded to provide a
smooth, workable surface on which to construct the liner.