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Waterproofing Code: Foundation Drain

Section 1807.4.2
June 5, 2018
This section provides the requirements for foundation drain placement. The section is precise in the requirements and provides a basis for design.
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Roofing Code: Clay Tile

Section 1507.3.4
May 29, 2018
Clay roof tile shall comply with ASTM C 1167.
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Waterproofing Code: Floor Base Course

Section 1807.4.1
May 22, 2018
This section implies that a base course a minimum of 4 inches thick is required under all basement floors.
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Roofing Codes: Slope

Section 1505.15.1
May 15, 2018
Liquid-applied roofing shall have a design slope of a minimum of 1/4 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal.
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Waterproofing Codes: Subsoil Drainage System

Section 1807.4
May 8, 2018
Where a hydrostatic pressure condition does not exist, dammproofing shall be provided and a base shall be installed under the floor and a drain installed around the foundation perimeter.
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Roofing Codes: Liquid-Applied Roofing

Section 1505.15
May 1, 2018
The installation of liquid-applied roofing shall comply with the provisions of this section.
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Waterproofing Codes: Joints and Penetrations

Section 1807.3.3
April 24, 2018
This section implies that all wall and floor joints must be properly waterproofed.
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Roofing Codes: Class C Roof Assemblies

Section 1505.4
April 12, 2018
This code implies that all roof materials that pass the testing provided in the ASTM E 108 fire testing under the light category are identified as Class C roof assemblies.
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Waterproofing Codes: Surface Preparation of Walls

Section 1807.3.2.1
April 2, 2018
This section implies that the wall substrate must be properly prepared to receive waterproofing materials.
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Roofing Code: Roof Replacement and the IECC

C503.3.1 Roof Replacement
March 14, 2018
Roof replacements shall comply with Section C402.1.3, C402.1.4, C402.1.5 or C407 where the existing roof assembly is part of the building thermal envelope and contains insulation entirely above the roof deck.
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