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<br />SECTION 104
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<br />1O-t.2.6
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<br />Certificate of Protective Treatment for prevention of termites. A
<br />weather resistant jobsite posting board shall be provided to receive
<br />duplic:lte Treatment Certificates as each required protecti ve treatment is
<br />completed. providing :l copy for the person the permit issued to and
<br />another copy for the building permit tiles. The Treatment Certificate shall
<br />provide the product used, identity of the applicator, time and date of the
<br />treatment. site location, area treated. chemical used, percent concentration
<br />and numbeLof gallons_us_ed,Lo~stablish a v_~rifiabkrecord of pr~tective
<br />treatment. If the soil chemical barrier method for tern1ite prevention is
<br />used, final exterior treatment shall be completed prior to final building
<br />Jpproval.
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<br />1O-t.2.7
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<br />Notice of termite protection. A permanent sign which identifies the
<br />termite treatment provider and need for re-inspection ;,md treatment
<br />contract renewal shall be provided, The sign shall be posted near the water
<br />heater or electrical panel.
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<br />SECTION 1403
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<br />1 ~03.1.6
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<br />In order to provide for Inspection for tem-ute infestation, clearance
<br />between exterior wall coverings and final earth grade on the exterior of a
<br />building shall not be less th~n 6 inches.
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<br />Exceptions: i _H_
<br />[, Paint or decorative cern~lntitiouS finish less th:ln 5/8" inch thick
<br />adhered directly to the n asonry foundation sidewall.
<br />') Access or vehicle ramps which rise to the interior finish floor elevation
<br />for the width of such ral Ips only.
<br />3. A 4-inch inspection spa e above patio and garage slabs and entry
<br />are as.
<br />'f, If the patio has been soi treated for tem1ites, the finish elevation may
<br />match the building inte or finish floor elevations on masonry
<br />construction only,
<br />5. Masonry veneers.
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<br />1503AA
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<br />SECTrON 1503 .
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<br />Protection against decay and termites. Condensate lines and roof
<br />downspouts shall discharge lat least 1 foot away from the structure
<br />sidewall. whether by under$round piping, tail extensions, or splash blocks.
<br />Gutters with downspouts ar~ required on all building with eaves of less
<br />than 6 inches horizonti,l1 projection except for gable and rakes or on a roof
<br />above another roof. lrrigatiqn/sprinkler systems and risers for spr;.ty heads
<br />shall not be installed within I foot of the building sidewall.
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<br />SECTION 1816
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<br />1816.1
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<br />Termite Protection. Tennite protection shall be provided by registered
<br />terrniticides or other approved methods of tern1ite protection labeled for
<br />use us ;.t preventative tre:ltment to new construction.
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<br />1816.1.1
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<br />If soil treutment is used for subterranean tem1ite prevention, the initi;.tl
<br />chemical soil treatment inside the foundation perimeter shall be done after
<br />all excavation, backfilling and compaction is completed.
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<br />1816.1.2
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<br />If soil treatment is used for subterranean termite prevention, soil area
<br />disturbed after initial chemical soil treatment shall be retreated with a
<br />chemical soil treatment. including spaces boxed or formed.
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<br />1816.1.3
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<br />If soil treatment is used for subterranean tennite prevention, spuce in
<br />concrete floors boxed out or formed for the subsequent installation of
<br />plumbing traps, draws or any other purpose shall be created by using
<br />plastic or metal permanently placed fonns of sufficient depth to eliminate
<br />any planned soil disturbance after initial chemical soil treatment.
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<br />1816.1A
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<br />If soil treatment is used fqr subterranean temlite prevention, chemically
<br />treated soil shall be protected with a minimum 6-mil vapor retarder to
<br />protect against rainfall dilution. If rainfall occurs before vapor retarder
<br />placement, retreatment is required. Any work, including placement of
<br />reinforcing steel, done Jfter chemical treatment until the concrete tloor is
<br />poured, shall be done in sw;h manner as to avoid penetrating or disturbing
<br />treated soil.
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<br />1816.1.5
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<br />If soil treatment is used for subterranean tennite prevention, concrete over
<br />pour or mortilf accumulated along the exterior foundation perimeter shall
<br />be removed prior to exterior chemical soil treatment. to enhance vertical
<br />penetration of the chemicals.
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<br />1816.1.6
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<br />If soil treatment is used'for subterranean tennite prevention. chemical soil
<br />treatment shall also be applied under all exterior concrete or grade within
<br />I foot of the primary structure sidewalls, Also, a vertical chemlcal barrier
<br />shall be applied promptly after construction is completed, including initial
<br />landscaping and irrigatiolllsprinkler installation. Any soil disturbed ;.ifter
<br />the chemical vertical bani~r is applied shall be promptly retreated.
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<br />1816.1
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<br />Termite protection. All buildings shall have pre-construction treatment
<br />protection against subterranean termites, The rules and laws as established
<br />by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall be
<br />deemed as approved witn ('espect to pre-construction soil treatment for
<br />protection against subterranean tennites. A Certiticate of Compliance shall
<br />be issued to the building d~partment by the licensed pest Control
<br />Company that contains the following statement:
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<br />"The building has recei:v~d a complete treatment for the prevention of
<br />subterranean termites. Treatment is in accordance with r'ules and
<br />laws established by the Florida Department of Agriculture and
<br />Consumer Service"
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<br />1816.2
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<br />2303.1.3
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<br />Penetration. Protective sleeves around metallic piping penetrating
<br />concrete slab-on-grade floors shall not be of cellulose-containing materials
<br />and shall receive upplication of termiticide in annular space bet\~een sleeve
<br />and pipe,
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<br />SECTION 2303
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<br />After all \....ork is completed, loose wood and debris sh:lll be completely
<br />removed frorrlunder'theb-uilCiiiig ana \vitniTfTfo-ot thereof. All \vood ~
<br />fon115 and supports shall be completely removed. This lT1cludes. but is not
<br />limited to: wooden grade stakes. forms. contraction spacers, tub trap
<br />boxes. plumbing supports, bracing, shoring, fonns, or other cellulose-
<br />containing material placed in any location where such materials ;.ire not
<br />clearly visible and readily removable prior to completion of the work.
<br />Wood shall not be stored in contact with the ground under any building,
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<br />Exceptions: ~1aterial which are of naturally durable wood or are pressure
<br />treated for ground contact, and which are installed with ut least 6 inches
<br />clear space from the structure to allow for inspection and treatment for
<br />termites.
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<br />2303.1A In order to reduce chances of termite infestation, no wood, veget;.ition.
<br />stumps. dead roots, cardboard, trash, or other cellulose-conwining materi;.i!
<br />'----~ -shall be buried on,thebuilding-lot-within.l5-feet orany building,;r.the..-
<br />position of any proposed to be built.
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<br />2304.1
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<br />2304.1.1
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<br />2304.1.1.1
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<br />2304.1.1.2
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<br />2304.1.1.3
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<br />2304.1.3
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<br />2304.1.4
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<br />2304.2
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<br />SECTION 2304
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<br />Protection
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<br />Where protection of wood members is required by this section, protection
<br />shall be provided by using naturally durable or preservati ve-treated wood.
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<br />The expression "naturally durable wood" refers to the heartwood of the
<br />following species with the exception that an occasional piece with comer
<br />sapwood may be included if 90% or more of the width of each side on
<br />\vhich it occurs in heartwood:
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<br />1. Decayresistant - Redwood, Cedars, Black Locust.
<br />') Termite resistant - Redwood. Eastern Red Cedar.
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<br />The expression "preservative-treated wood" refers to pressure-
<br />impregnated wood meeting the retention, penetration and other
<br />requirements applicable to the species, products, treatment and conditions
<br />of use in the applicable standards of the American Wood Preservers
<br />Association (AWPA) in Ch:lpter 35.
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<br />Wood subject to dam;.ige from both decay and tennites shall be J. nilturally
<br />durable species resistant to tennites or preservative-treated,
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<br />Tennite protection shall be provided by tloor framing of naturally durable
<br />wood, preservative-treated wood, soil treatment or other ilpproved
<br />methods,
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<br />In geographical areas where experience has demonstfilted a specific need,
<br />ilpproved naturally durable or preservative-treated weod shall be used for
<br />those portions of wood members which form the structural supports of
<br />buildings. balconies, porches or sinlilar permanent building appurtenances
<br />when such members are exposed to the weather without adequate
<br />protection from J. roof. eave, overhang or other covering to prevent
<br />moisture or water accumulation on the surface or at joints between
<br />members, Depending on local experience. such members may include
<br />horizontal members such as girders, joists and decking ;.ind vertical
<br />members such as posts. poles Jnd columns.
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<br />Form plastic insulation
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<br />The provisions of 2603.3 shall apply to the installation of foam pbstlc
<br />Installation in close proximity to the ground.
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<br />Wood in ground contact or exposed to the weather
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<br />Wood in contact with ground or below ground level which supports
<br />pem1anent structures shall be ;.ipproved preservative-treated wood suitable
<br />for ground contact use.
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<br />Exceptions:
<br />I 0:aturally durable wood used Il1 contact with the ground for suppOr1 of
<br />structures other than buildings and walking surfaces,
<br />') Wood not preservative-treated used for supports where entirely below
<br />grade water level or continuously submerged in fresh wilter.
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<br />Post or columns supporting permanent structures which ure closer than S
<br />inches to exposed ground in enclosed craw! spaces or unexcJvated Jreas
<br />located within the periphery of the building shall be approved naturally
<br />durable or preservative-treated wood,
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<br />2304A
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<br />2304.5.3
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<br />Wood posts or columns exposed to the weather or in basements or cellars.
<br />and which support pennanent structures, shall be supported by concrete
<br />piers or metal pedestals projecting at least 1 Inch above concreteor
<br />masonry floors or decks and 6 inches above exposed earth and separ~lted
<br />therefrom by o.n approved impervious barrier except when approved
<br />naturally durable or preservative-treated wood is used.
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<br />Clearance between wood siding and earth on the exterior of a buildine.
<br />shall be not lessJhan{) inches_except wh~Ee sidi~g~_sheathing and wail
<br />framing are of approved preservative-treated wood or 3pproved naturally
<br />durable wood.
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<br />Those portions of glued laminated timbers which fo011 the structural
<br />supports of a building or other structure and ilre exposed to weather and
<br />not properly protected by a roof. eave or similar covering shall be
<br />preservative-treated or be manufactured from naturally durable \vood,
<br />
<br />Decks. fences, patios, planters or other wooden building components that
<br />directly abut the sidewall of the foundation or structure shall be
<br />constructed so as to provide:
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<br />1. 18 Il1ch clearance beneath or,
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<br />6 inch clearance between the top of the component and the exterior
<br />wall coverina or
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<br />3, Have components th-aC:Ireeasily-rem'ovable by scre\vsor hinges.to----
<br />Allow access for inspection of the found;.ition sidewall and treatment
<br />for tennites,
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<br />Crawl space construction
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<br />Crawl sp;.ices under buildings without basements shall be ventilated in
<br />accordance with 1804.6,3.1.
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<br />All wood framing and sheathing less than 8 inches from exposed earth in
<br />exterior walls that rest on preservative-treated wood, concrete or masonrv
<br />foundations sho.ll be approved naturillly durable or preservative-treated -
<br />wood,
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<br />When the bottoms of \....ood structural tloor elements. including JOist.
<br />girders and subtloor. are less than 8 inches ;.ibove the horizontal projectIon
<br />of the outside ground level and extend toward the outside e.round bevono
<br />the pbne representeJ by the interior face of the foundatlon~ wall stud~.
<br />such elements sh;.ill be upproved natur:llly durable or preservative-tre:lted
<br />\vood.
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<br />When wood Joists or the bottom of wood structural tloors without jOists
<br />are closer than 18 inches or wood girders are closer than 11 inches to
<br />exposed ground located within the periphery of the building over crawl
<br />space or unexcavated areas, they shall be of approved naturallv durable
<br />wood or preservati ve treated wood. -
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<br />Slabs
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<br />Sleepers, sills ;.ind sote plates on a concrete or masonrv slab whIch IS In
<br />direct contact with earth shall be approved naturally d~r;.ible or
<br />preservati ve-treated wood.
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<br />Wood structur:ll members supporting mOisture pem1eable tloors or roofs
<br />which are exposed to the weather, such as concrete or masonry slabs. shall
<br />be of approved naturillly durable wood or preservative-treated wood
<br />unless separated from such tloors or roofs by iln Jpproved Impervious
<br />moisture barrier.
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<br />Walls
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<br />Ends of wood girders entering exterior masonry or concrete walls sl1:111 be
<br />provided with 'Il"-inch :lir space on tops. sides and ends unless approved
<br />natur;.illy durable or preservative-treated wood IS used.
<br />
<br />WO?d f~rrin~ strips or other wood framing members attached directly to
<br />the IT1tenor ot extenor masonry or concrete walls below e.rade shall be
<br />approved naturally durable or preservative-treated wood,~
<br />
<br />Wood used in ret3ining or crib walls shall be approved preservative-
<br />tre;.ited wood.
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<br />Exceptions:
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<br />1, It may he of wooo that"ls not preservatlve,treuted when the \vall IS nol
<br />more than :2 f1. high and is separated from the property line or :l
<br />pem1anent building by a minimum dist;.ince equal to the height of the
<br />\V all.
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<br />.., It may be of approveJ naturally durable wood when the wall IS not
<br />more than 1 ft. high and is located on the property line,
<br />3, It may be of approved naturally durable wood when the wall is not
<br />more than -+ ft. high Jnd is separated from the property line or a
<br />pem1unenl building by ;.t minimum distance equal to the heie.ht of the
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