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Fire Testing Standard: NFPA 285

The Lowdown on NFPA 285
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
February 28, 2017
waterproofing codes

Waterproofing Code: Dampproofing Required

Section 1807.2
December 20, 2016
This section implies that dampproofing is required to all below grade floors and walls where hydrostatic pressure will not occur.
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Roofing Codes

Roofing Code: Impact Resistance

Section 1504.7
December 16, 2016
This code implies that all low-slope roof covering materials must be able to withstand typical impact loads, such as foot traffic, hail and driving rainstorms.
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roofing codes

Roofing Codes: Section 1507.4 Metal Roof Panels

October 3, 2016
The installation of metal roof panels shall comply with the provisions of this section.
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waterproofing codes

Dampproofing And Waterproofing Codes: Section 1807.1.3 Ground-Water Control

October 3, 2016
Learn about Section 1807.1.3 Ground-Water Control and its appropriate code interpretation.
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waterproofing codes

Waterproofing Codes: Dampproofing and Waterproofing

Section 1807.1.2 UNDER-FLOOR SPACE and Section 1807.1.2.1 FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
May 6, 2016
Code information and interpretation for Section 1807.1.2 (Under-floor Space) and Section 1807.1.2.1 (Flood Hazard Areas)
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Dampproofing And Waterproofing: Code Interpretation

February 18, 2016
This section implies that all occupied below-grade spaces require the application of a waterproofing or dampproofing material.
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Exterior Corner for Insulated Stucco

Details
September 23, 2015
Exterior corners for cement stucco are often best done with the addition of a trim accessory known as a “Corner-Aid” or “Corner-Bead.”
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Figure 1609 Basic Wind Speed From the 2009 International Building Code

Edge Securement for Low-Slope Roofs

Roofing Codes
September 23, 2015
A look at the Section 1504.5 of the roofing code and the code interpretation.
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Roofing Codes
Codes

Roofing Code: Insulation and Fenestration Criteria

May 1, 2015
Details on International Energy Conservation Code Section 402.1.1 - Insulation and fenestration criteria.
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