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Applicable code and other requirements.
Posted by:
jgmcfps (IP Logged)
Date: November 06, 2006 01:21PM
IBC 2003 Section 1404.9 vinyl siding must comply with ASTM C 1186. Additionally, the manufacture of the siding will provide nailing/fastening requirements. The IBC, as do all codes, require compliance with manufacturer’s installation instructions.
NFPA 70 (NEC) has provisions for protection of type NM cable against nails/screws.
James G. Munger, PhD, FIFireE, CFPS
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