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Waterproofing Code: Section 1805.7.3 Backfill

May 09, 2012

The backfill in the annular space around columns not embedded in poured footings shall be by one of the following methods


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Roofing Code: Section 1507 Requirements for Roof Coverings

April 23, 2012

The installation of asphalt shingles shall comply with the provisions of this section.


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Waterproofing Code: Section 1807.3.1 Walls

April 12, 2012

Walls required to be waterproofed shall be of concrete or masonry and shall be designed and constructed to withstand the hydrostatic pressures and other lateral loads to which the walls will be subjected.


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Roofing Code: Section 1506.3 Material Specifications

March 20, 2012

Roof-covering materials shall conform to the applicable standards listed in this chapter.


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Waterproofing Code: Section 1807.3.1 Floors

March 06, 2012

Floors required to be waterproofed shall be of concrete and designed and constructed to withstand the hydrostatic pressures to which the floors will be subjected.


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Roofing Code: Section 1504, Performance Requirements

February 16, 2012

Asphalt shingles shall be installed in accordance with Section 1507.2.7. For roofs located where the basic wind speed in accordance with Figure 1609 is 100mph or greater.


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Waterproofing Code: Section 1807.3 Waterproofing Required

February 08, 2012

1807.3 Waterproofing required. Where the ground-water investigation required by Section 1802.2.3 indicates that a hydrostatic pressure condition exists.


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Roofing Code: Section 1504.7 Impact Resistance

January 25, 2012

Roof coverings installed on low-slope roofs (roof slope <2:12) in accordance with Section 1507 shall resist impact damage based on the results of tests conducted in accordance with ASTM D 3746.


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Waterproofing Code: Section 1807.4.2: Foundation Drain

January 11, 2012

A drain shall be placed around the perimeter of a foundation that consists of gravel or crushed stone containing not more than 10-percent that passes through a No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve.


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Roofing Code: Section 1504.5 Edge Securement

December 05, 2011

Low-slope membrane roof system metal edge securement, except gutters, shall be designed and installed for wind loads in accordance with Chapter 16 and tested for resistance in accordance with ANSI/SPRI ES-1, except the basic wind speed shall be determined from Figure 1609.


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