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SECTION 2304 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
REQUIREMENTS
2304.11 Protection against
decay and termites.
2304.11.1 General. Where
required by this section, protection from decay and termites
shall be provided by the use of naturally durable or preservative-treated
wood.
2304.11.2 Wood used above
ground. Wood used above ground in the locations specified
in Sections 2304.11.2.1 through 2304.11.2.7, 2304.11.3 and
2304.11.5 shall be naturally durable wood or preservative-treated
wood using water-borne preservatives, in accordance with
AWPA U1 (Commodity Specifications A or F) for above-ground
use.
2304.11.2.1 Joists, girders
and subfloor. Where wood joists or the bottom of a
wood structural floor without joists are closer than 18
inches (457 mm), or wood girders are closer than 12 inches
(305 mm) to the exposed ground in crawl spaces or unexcavated
areas located within the perimeter of the building foundation,
the floor assembly (including posts, girders, joists and
subfloor) shall be of naturally durable or preservative-treated
wood.
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.
2304.11.2.3 Exterior walls
below grade. Wood framing members and furring strips
attached directly to the interior of exterior masonry
or concrete walls below grade shall be of approved naturally
durable or preservative- treated wood.
2304.11.2.4 Sleepers and
sills. Sleepers and sills on a concrete or masonry
slab that is in direct contact with earth shall be of
naturally durable or preservative- treated wood.
2304.11.2.5 Girder ends.
The ends of wood girders entering exterior masonry or
concrete walls shall be provided with a 1/2-inch
(12.7 mm) air space on top, sides and end, unless naturally
durable or preservative-treated wood is used.
2304.11.2.6Wood siding.
Clearance between wood siding and earth on the exterior
of a building shall not be less than 6 inches (152 mm)
except where siding, sheathing and wall framing are of
naturally durable or preservative- treated wood.
2304.11.2.7 Posts or columns.
Posts or columns supporting permanent structures and
supported by a concrete or masonry slab or footing that
is in direct contact with the earth shall be of naturally
durable or preservative- treated wood.
Exceptions:
1. Posts or columns that
are either exposed to the weather or located in basements
or cellars, supported by concrete piers or metal pedestals
projected at least 1 inch (25 mm) above the slab or deck
and 6 inches (152 mm) above exposed earth, and are separated
there from by an impervious moisture barrier.
2. Posts or columns in enclosed
crawl spaces or unexcavated areas located within the periphery
of the building, supported by a concrete pier or metal
pedestal at a height greater than 8 inches (203 mm) from
exposed ground, and are separated there from by an impervious
moisture barrier.
2304.11.3 Laminated timbers.
The portions of glued-laminated timbers that form the structural
supports of a building or other structure and are exposed
to weather and not fully protected from moisture by a roof,
eave or similar covering shall be pressure treated with
preservative or be manufactured from naturally durable or
preservative-treated wood.
2304.11.4 Wood in contact
with the ground or freshwater. Wood used in contact
with the ground (exposed earth) in the locations specified
in Sections 2304.11.4.1 and 2304.11.4.2 shall be naturally
durable (species for both decay and termite resistance)
or preservative treated using water-borne preservatives
in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specifications A or
F) for soil or fresh water use.
Exception: Untreated wood
is permitted where such wood is continuously and entirely
below the ground-water level or submerged in fresh water.
2304.11.4.1 Posts or columns.
Posts and columns supporting permanent structures that
are embedded in concrete that is in direct contact with
the earth, embedded in concrete that is exposed to the
weather or in direct contact with the earth shall be of
preservative-treated wood.
2304.11.4.2 Wood structural
members. Wood structural members that support moisture-permeable
floors or roofs that are exposed to the weather, such
as concrete or masonry slabs, shall be of naturally durable
or preservative- treated wood unless separated from such
floors or roofs by an impervious moisture barrier.
2304.11.5 Supporting member
for permanent appurtenances. Naturally durable or preservative-treated
wood shall be utilized for those portions of wood members
that form the structural supports of buildings, balconies,
porches or similar permanent building appurtenances where
such members are exposed to the weather without adequate
protection from a roof, eave, overhang or other covering
to prevent moisture or water accumulation on the surface
or at joints between members.
Exception: When a building
is located in a geographical region where experience has demonstrated
that climatic conditions preclude the need to use durable
materials where the structure is exposed to the weather.
2304.11.6 Termite protection.
In geographical areas where hazard of termite damage
is known to be very heavy, wood floor framing shall be of
naturally durable species (termite resistant) or preservative
treated in accordance with AWPA U1 for the species, product
preservative and end use or provided with approved methods
of termite protection.
2304.11.7 Wood used in retaining
walls and cribs. Wood installed in retaining or crib
walls shall be preservative treated in accordance with AWPA
U1 (Commodity Specifications A or F) for soil and fresh
water use.
2304.11.8 Attic ventilation.
For attic ventilation, see Section
1203.2.
2304.11.9 Under-floor ventilation
(crawl space). For under-floor ventilation (crawl space),
see Section 1203.3.
2304.12 Long-term loading.
Wood members supporting concrete, masonry or similar materials
shall be checked for the effects of long-term loading using
the provisions of the AF&PA NDS. The total deflection,
including the effects of long-term loading, shall be limited
in accordance with Section 1604.3.1
for these supported materials.
Exception: Horizontal
wood members supporting masonry or concrete nonstructural
floor or roof surfacing not more than 4 inches (102 mm) thick
need not be checked for long-term loading.
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