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� <br /> d�:5?�sr.� <br /> �"� � <br /> �'-. 1 <br /> ��� , SO Department oti?►dministracion <br /> •'y1��-' <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> � Date: November 15, 1999 � <br /> To: Building Officiais <br /> . n <br /> From: Thomas R. Joachim `� � . <br /> State Buiiding Officiai � � <br /> Subject: Stucco appiication on wood frame structures <br /> it has come to our attention, through our investigative section, that some code <br /> requirements for exterior plaster (stucco) application are not a(ways being met. We <br /> want to bring this to your attention, as it is not a required inspection. <br /> When making application for a building permit, which includes stucco application as part <br /> of the project, information to verify code compliance should be included with submittal <br /> documents. <br /> Building Code requirements related to stucco include: <br /> • UBC 1402.1. Vertical joints in paper shall be lapped at least 6 inches and horizontal <br /> joints shall be lapped at least 2 inches. � <br /> . UBC 1402.2. Exterior openings shall be flashed to make them weatherproof. <br /> . UBC 2506.4. Weather resistive barriers over wood base sheathing shall include 2 <br /> � layers of grade D paper. (See Uniform Building Code Standard 14-1). <br /> . UBC 2506.5. A coRosion resistant weep screed with a minimum vertical attachment <br /> flange of 3 '/2 inches shall be provided at or below the foundation plate line on all <br /> exterior stud walls. The screed must be placed a minimum of 4 inches above the <br /> earth or 2 inches above paved areas and shaH be of a type that will allow trapped - .- �-�-=--y��. • <br /> water to drain to the exterior of the building. <br /> . UBC 2508.1. Stucco must cover, but not extend below, the lath and paper for slab <br /> on grade construction. <br /> • UBC Table 25 C. Fasteners for metal lath must be 6 inches on center at supports. <br /> . UBC 108.7. The building official may require additional inspections. <br /> [OVER FOR ADDITIONAL 1MPORTANT INFORMATION] <br /> Buildin�C�des and Standards Division,408 yiztro Square Buildina, 1217ch Place East,S�Paul,y1N 55101-2181 <br /> Voicz: 6�1.296.4639;Fax: 65l�97.ly73;TIY: 1.800.627.3529 and ask for 296.9929 <br /> 3 ss� No�-�H s�r��� <br />