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> The FBCR does not address stucco or cementitous coating. Nor does it list
>as a reference the ASTM concerning the coating. Simply put, do not apply
>stucco over wood frame residences. The residential code is silent for this
reason.



Huh?

You need to look at chapter 7 in the 2004 FBCR:


R703.6 Exterior plaster.
R703.6.1 
Exterior use of portland cement plaster shall comply with the application
requirements of ASTM C 926.
R703.6.2 
Installation of exterior lathing and framing shall comply with the
application requirements of ASTM C 1063.
R703.6.3
Where cement plaster (stucco) is to be applied to lath over frame
construction, measures shall be taken to prevent bonding between the cement
plaster and the water-resistive barrier. A bond break shall be provided
between the water-resistive barrier and the cement plaster (stucco)
consisting of one of the following: 
1.	Two layers of an approved water-resistant barrier material; or
2. 	One layer of an approved water-resistant barrier over an approved
plastic house wrap; or
3. 	Other approved methods or materials applied in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions.

R703.14 Drained assembly wall over mass assembly wall.  
Where wood frame or other types of drained wall assemblies are constructed
above mass wall assemblies, flashing or other approved drainage system shall
be installed as required by R703.8.


Mark Cramer
Mark Cramer Inspection Services, Inc.
492 20th Ave. 
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
727-595-4211
http://www.BestTampaInspector.com


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> The FBCR does not address stucco or cementitous coating. Nor does it list
as> a reference the ASTM concerning the coating. Simply put, do not apply
stucco > over wood frame residences. The residential code is silent for this
reason.

> In chapter 1 of the FBC one and two family residences are referred over to
> the FBCR. Changing back and forth between the 2 is not in the sprit of the
> code and I believe would not be defendable if ever challenged. Once
referred
> into the FBCR, one must remain there. As for the FBC concerning commercial
> buildings stucco and ASTM  is referenced. Different ball game.....
> Richard Olds
>