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Clearance Sheet R2022-001320

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R318.7Inspection for termites.

In order to provide for inspection for termite infestation, clearance between exterior wall coverings and final earth grade on the exterior of a building shall not be less than 6 inches (152 mm).

Exceptions:

  1. l.Paint or decorative cementitious finish less than 5/8 inch (17.1 mm) thick adhered directly to the masonry foundation sidewall.

  2. 2.Access or vehicle ramps which rise to the interior finish floor elevation for the width of such ramps only.

  3. 3.A 4-inch (102 mm) inspection space above patio and garage slabs and entry areas.

  4. 4.If the patio has been soil treated for termites, the finish elevation may match the building interior finish floor elevations on masonry construction only.

  5. 5.Masonry veneers constructed in accordance with Section R318.4. PLEASE ADD THIS TO YOUR DETAIL ,

 

PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS THAT COINCIDE ONE CALLS FOR 2X6 FRAMING AND THE OTHER HAS A 2X4 SILL PLATE , ALL THREAD AND ZIP SYSTEM ARE TO BE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH STRAPPING,AND TITAN BOLTS ? NEED CLEARIFICATION ON HOW YOU PLAN TO BUILD WALLS