Your premier resource for building code knowledge.
This forum remains free to the public thanks to the generous support of our Sawhorse Members and Corporate Sponsors. Their contributions help keep this community thriving and accessible.
Want enhanced access to expert discussions and exclusive features? Learn more about the benefits here.
Ready to upgrade? Log in and upgrade now.
In the picture it appears that the cables are going through the top of the panel in and are secured properly..at the box. Usually service panels are located only a couple of feet from the top plate sooooo it is possible that the wires are secured above within 4.5 feet of the panel.fatboy said:interesting.........how do you secure the cables correctly? Wouldn't work here, by the time you get the blocking in there to properly secure the cables, you are taking up insulation space the the IECC requires.
With any overhang at all there will not be any siding in that location. Overhangs typically in this area of the country are usually 16" to 24" putting the siding about a foot below the top plate.chris kennedy said:What is the finish on the outside? Looks like the cables could catch a nail in a heartbeat if siding is applied.
One of the allowed uses for draft stopping is insulation. Since this is an exterior wall...insulation will be placed over the hole toprovide draft stopping.Pcinspector1 said:Never seen it done that way, in a fire I would think the soffit will be a straw. A hole counts as a staple right? That's a double hole, get your fire caulk out! pc1
300.4(A)(1)dcspector said:What about 300.4(A)(1) and 334.30
This is above the "weather resistant envelope". As stated above it is typical in this area of the United States to have a 16" to 24" overhang. Thus putting the soffit below the holes in the osb is where the weather resistant envelope is protected by the soffit out to the facia.north star said:* $ *In addition to the above comments, ...wonder how they are going
to comply with Section R703 - Wall Covering [ i.e. - "exterior walls shall provide
the building with a weather resistant wall envelope." ] ?
$ * $
Can you please cite a code section where the exterior sheathing is "typically" notThis is above the "weather resistant envelope". As stated above it is typical in this area of the United States to have a 16" to 24" overhang. Thus putting the soffit below the holes in the osb is where the weather resistant envelope is protected by the soffit out to the facia.
The framers do go all the way to the top plate. I'm trying to say that where the eave turns out could be part of the envelope...therefore cutting a hole in the osb is not part of the envelope...????????north star said:* * *"Devils Advocate",
Can you please cite a code section where the exterior sheathing is "typically" not
required to be installed up to the top plates, ...in your area or another area of the
country? Simply because it is "typically" performed that way in a certain area,
does not mean it is approved.
* * *
See above answer....and not much siding in our area, however when we do see siding it is usually lap siding and the siding terminates under the eave.north star said:[Mule,Also, if it is "typically" accepted to not install the exterior wall sheathing
[ in your area ] over the top plates, ...are the framers / carpenters
complying with Note " j " from Table R703.4 [ From the 2006 IRC. ] ?
"Note " j " - "Wood board sidings applied vertically shall be nailed to
horizontal nailing strips or blocking set 24 inches on center. Nails shall
penetrate 1½ inches into studs, studs and wood sheathing combined, or
blocking. A weather-resistive membrane shall be installed weatherboard
fashion under the vertical siding unless the siding boards are lapped or
battens are used."
* * *
dcspector, I don't understand where the attitude is coming from.dcspector said:Oh gee Thanks for letting us all know what the section numbers actually read that I posted. We know what the code reads Mr Mule/ Moderator.
That may be your opinion but it might not be everyones opinion. From my post on section....300.4(A)(1)dcspector said:Yes they do pertain to this install per the picture I have and can see.
In my opinion posting sections of the code helps in providing particular phrases that may make for better discussion. Others may want to use other code sections for rebuttal.dcspector said:We know what the code reads Mr Mule/ Moderator.