Mr. Inspector
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The dummies poured concrete right up to the bottom of the OSB sheeting on the exterior walls so it was level with the inside slab. There will be vinyl siding 0n the USB. 2009 IBC.
2304.11.2.2 Wood supported by exterior foundation walls. Wood framing members, including wood sheathing, that rest on exterior foundation walls and are less than 8 inches (203 mm) from exposed earth shall be of naturally durable or preservative-treated wood.
This doesn't apply because there is concrete, not earth.
2304.11.2.6 Wood siding. Clearance between wood siding and earth on the exterior of a building shall not be less than 6 inches (152 mm) or less than 2 inches (51 mm) vertical from concrete steps, porch slabs, patio slabs and similar horizontal surfaces exposed to the weather except where siding, sheathing and wall framing are of naturally durable or preservative-treated wood.
This doen't apply because it is not siding.
Can someone fine a section that says how far the USB should be from the concrete?
The concrete parking lot/sidewalk also slopes toward the buiding, but I know where to find that. This job is going to be fun. Owner is building his own mini store. my first inspection they had the underslab plumbing sloped the wrong way. It took 3 more inspections for them to get it right.
2304.11.2.2 Wood supported by exterior foundation walls. Wood framing members, including wood sheathing, that rest on exterior foundation walls and are less than 8 inches (203 mm) from exposed earth shall be of naturally durable or preservative-treated wood.
This doesn't apply because there is concrete, not earth.
2304.11.2.6 Wood siding. Clearance between wood siding and earth on the exterior of a building shall not be less than 6 inches (152 mm) or less than 2 inches (51 mm) vertical from concrete steps, porch slabs, patio slabs and similar horizontal surfaces exposed to the weather except where siding, sheathing and wall framing are of naturally durable or preservative-treated wood.
This doen't apply because it is not siding.
Can someone fine a section that says how far the USB should be from the concrete?
The concrete parking lot/sidewalk also slopes toward the buiding, but I know where to find that. This job is going to be fun. Owner is building his own mini store. my first inspection they had the underslab plumbing sloped the wrong way. It took 3 more inspections for them to get it right.
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