20090401-IR-675080604FRA Amends 675 IAC 14-4.3-78.5, 675 IAC 14-4.3-119, and 675 IAC 14-4.3-120 concerning the 2005 Indiana Residential Code to clarify code sections R408.1, R703.7.4.2, and R703.7.4.3. Effective 30 days afte...

TITLE 675 FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION

Final Rule

LSA Document #08-604(F)

DIGEST

Amends 675 IAC 14-4.3-78.5, 675 IAC 14-4.3-119, and 675 IAC 14-4.3-120 concerning the 2005 Indiana Residential Code to clarify code sections R408.1, R703.7.4.2, and R703.7.4.3. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher.

675 IAC 14-4.3-78.5; 675 IAC 14-4.3-119; 675 IAC 14-4.3-120

SECTION 1. 675 IAC 14-4.3-78.5 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

675 IAC 14-4.3-78.5 Section R408.1; ventilation

Authority: IC 22-13-2-2; IC 22-13-2-13

Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15; IC 36-7

Sec. 78.5. (a) Add a sentence to Section R408.1, after the first sentence, to read as follows: The ventilation openings may be located in the rim joist of the exterior wall.

(b) Change the last sentence of Section R408.1 to read as follows: One such ventilation opening shall be within 4 feet (1,219 mm) of each corner of said building.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 14-4.3-78.5; filed Mar 6, 2008, 11:13 a.m.: 20080402-IR-675070483FRA; filed Mar 4, 2009, 1:57 p.m.: 20090401-IR-675080604FRA)

SECTION 2. 675 IAC 14-4.3-119 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

675 IAC 14-4.3-119 Section R703.7.4.2; air space

Authority: IC 22-13-2-2; IC 22-13-2-13

Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15; IC 36-7

Sec. 119. Delete the text of Section R703.7.4.2 and substitute to read as follows: The masonry veneer shall be separated from the sheathing by an air space of not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) but not more than 4 1/2 inches (114 mm). The weather-resistant sheathing paper as required by Section R703.2 is not required over water-repellent sheathing materials installed according to manufacturer's instructions. Mortar is permitted to encroach into the air space or make incidental contact with the sheathing or the sheathing paper or equivalent.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 14-4.3-119; filed Jun 13, 2005, 3:00 p.m.: 28 IR 3280, eff 90 days after filing with the Secretary of State; filed Mar 4, 2009, 1:57 p.m.: 20090401-IR-675080604FRA)

SECTION 3. 675 IAC 14-4.3-120 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

675 IAC 14-4.3-120 Section R703.7.4.3; mortar or grout filled

Authority: IC 22-13-2-2; IC 22-13-2-13

Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15; IC 36-7

Sec. 120. (a) Amend Section R703.7.4.3 by deleting "1 inch (25.4 mm)" and inserting "3/4 inch (19 mm)."

(b) Change the first sentence of Section R703.7.4.3 to read as follows: As an alternate method to apply stone and masonry veneer, mortar or grout shall be permitted to fill the air space when the requirements of this Section R703.7.4.3 are met.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 14-4.3-120; filed Jun 13, 2005, 3:00 p.m.: 28 IR 3280, eff 90 days after filing with the Secretary of State; filed Mar 4, 2009, 1:57 p.m.: 20090401-IR-675080604FRA)

LSA Document #08-604(F)

Notice of Intent: 20080723-IR-675080604NIA

Proposed Rule: 20081008-IR-675080604PRA

Hearing Held: December 15, 2008

Approved by Attorney General: January 21, 2009

Approved by Governor: March 4, 2009

Filed with Publisher: March 4, 2009, 1:57 p.m.

Documents Incorporated by Reference: None Received by Publisher

Small Business Regulatory Coordinator: Mara Snyder, Legal and Code Services, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Government Center South, 402 West Washington Street, Room W246, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, [phone], [e-mail]

Posted: 04/01/2009 by Legislative Services Agency

DIN: 20090401-IR-675080604FRA

Composed: Nov 01,2016 12:37:36AM EDT

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