1705.16 Combustible exterior wall coverings.
BC § 1705.16
Special inspections shall be required for all exterior wall coverings containing combustible materials installed more than 15 feet (4572 mm) above adjacent finished grades and alterations to existing exterior wall coverings containing combustible materials installed more than 15 feet (4572 mm) above adjacent finished grades. Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) applications, metal composite materials (MCM), high-pressure decorative exterior-grade compact laminates (HPL) and exterior wall covering containing combustible veneers, combustible framing, combustible water-resistive barriers and foam plastic insulation installed more than 15 feet (4572 mm) above adjacent finished grades and alterations to existing installations more than 15 feet (4572 mm) above adjacent finished grades shall be inspected in accordance with Section 1705.16.1. Exceptions: 1. Water-resistive barriers that are the only combustible component in the exterior wall covering satisfying the requirements of Exceptions 1 or 2 of Section 1403.5.1.
2.Type VB construction up to 40 feet (12 192 mm) or less in height above grade.
