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Rob,

 

Many of the manufacturers of this type of product allow for use as basement walls.  I'm sure they will have some type of termite protection available.

 

Steve
 


From: rharrell1 at cfl.rr.com
To: boafdiscussion at boaf.net; codetalk at myfloridacode.com
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 07:32:49 -0400
Subject: Re: [Florida Code Talk] [boafdiscussion] ICF Walls (Termite Prevention)






Thanks for your reply...and others.
 
I reviewed specific ESR for ICF walls in question. (ESR is not part of the product approvals for State or Miami-Dade.  Don't know why.  ESR has a lot more information than can be downloaded at either website.)  There is a section in the ESR that states termite prevention must be provided as required by code.  ESR does not mention anything about an option for termiticide.  Maybe this is provided by manufacturer when requested by purchaser.  Interestingly, the ICF manufacturer has a mesh material that they use for termite prevention on some of their walls.  It was not listed as an option for the ICF walls noted on plans under review.  At this point, the responsibility for showing code compliance falls on the design professional.  Again, thanks to all that replied on this topic.
 
Rob
 
 
 
 

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From: Joe Belcher [mailto:jdbcodeservices at tampabay.rr.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 7:16 PM
To: Building Officials Association of Florida, Inc.
Subject: RE: [boafdiscussion] [Florida Code Talk] ICF Walls (Termite Prevention)



Rob,
 
Many of the producers of foam plastics intended for use near grade are infusing the product with termiticides during the manufacturing process. Certification may be obtained from the supplier or the manufacturer.
 

Thank you,
 
Joe Belcher
 
Joseph D. Belcher, CBO
JDB Code Services, Inc.
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From: WR290 at aol.com [mailto:WR290 at aol.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 9:11 AM
To: Building Officials Association of Florida, Inc.
Subject: RE: [boafdiscussion] [Florida Code Talk] ICF Walls (Termite Prevention)
 


I've been involved in that type of construction and the manufactures does not allow that. I would suggest getting the manufactures spec relating to that issue. Also the code is clear. If you need more let me know

 

Tom Ricci

BT Builders Inc

954-214-4448

 

 

In a message dated 9/29/2009 8:21:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rharrell1 at cfl.rr.com writes:


Hello All,

 

I'm looking at a set of plans for building constructed of ICF walls. Wall sections indicate that foam on outside of building will be less than 6 inches from grade and will be covered with synthetic finish (e.g. Dryvit).  In some areas foam will extend below grade.  Are the ICF walls required to comply with section 2603.8 of the FBCB, more specifically clearances between earth and foam?  Feedback will be much appreciated.  Please let me know if you need additional information or clarification in order to reply.  Thanks.

 

Rob Harrell

 

 

(NOTE: Designer has classified the building as Type IIB, but technically building is VB based on construction drawings.)


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