bhawkins,
Just finnished digging up a celeste that needed to be moved because it was in a community garden. The group did not want any trees in the garden, because it shaded other garden plots. Any way, the celeste was about 7 years old and the roots do not seem to be a problem. Some people plant them right next to the house or garage on the south side for the heat. Myself, I would plant 6'or 7' away so you can shape it properly to produce more figs. But that's my suggestion, I'm sure there will be others.I guess the main thing is it will not bother foundation.

luke

I think lukott is right. Worry about the distance you need to have the shape of tree you want. I doubt that the foundation will be affected in any way.

Thanks all, I have a spot 10 ft from the house, sounds like that will be ok

I think lukott is right, too.
You should search the net/GW for the mature size of any plant, before planting it.
This goes double for a plant near a building.

I have three 30 year old fig trees planted about three feet from the south side of my house. At one time two were 20 feet tall, but I have pruned these to about 10 feet. I have had absolutely NO problems with fig roots penetrating into the basement, which is directly on the other side of the wall. Large healthy roots can be seen growing out in the other direction. My guess is that the lack of water and nutrients near the wall cause the roots to choose another and more productive direction. Nevertheless, I think that I would choose to place fig trees further away from a house foundation, for the reasons given above. This location limits access to the tree, and the figs!!