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Protective sleeves around slab penetrations must not
1816.2 Foundation Penetration
be cellulose
Masonry - Termite
2116.1 Cells in blocks must not contain cellulosic debris
Inspection (Cleaning)
Masonry - Concrete Brick veneers must be on an integral ledge or a soil
2116.2
Bearing Ledge treatment must be made
Wood Construction -
2301.4.6 Preservative treated wood must meet a standard
General
2303.1.1 Construction Practices Sites must be graded to provide drainage
2303.1.2 Cellulose debris must be removed from foundation
Wooden grade stakes, form boards, etc. must be
2303.1.3
removed
No cellulose material can be buried within 15 feet of
2303.1.4
foundation.
Wood Construction -
2304.1 Protection against Decay Requires preservative or naturally decay resistant
wood in certain areas
and Termites
Clearance between wood Clearance between wood siding and ground must be
2304.2.5
siding and ground 6 inches
Decks fences and patios must have an inspection
2304.2.7
clearance or be built to allow inspection for termites
Plastic foam insulation cannot be installed below
2603.3.1 Foam Plastic Insulation
grade
A 6 inch clearance is required between foam plastic
2603.3.2 Foam Plastic Insulation
insulation on the exterior of buildings and earth grade

With the introduction of the Florida Building Code, pest management professionals who
provide preventative treatment for subterranean termites for new construction have a new set
of requirements for notification of the building department when these treatments are done.
These requirements are in addition to those that exist under Chapter 482, Florida Statutes,
and that may be necessary for customers who need documentation for mortgage lending
institutions such as HUD, VA, and banks.

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