Verify the current IRC weep screed material, placement height, and clearance requirements before inspecting a stucco-clad wood-frame house.

domain: ICC codes / International Residential Code, Section R703.7.2.1 · 5 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps

  1. Open the free ICC Digital Codes viewer (codes.iccsafe.org) and navigate to Chapter 7, Section R703.7.2.1 for the adopted IRC edition
  2. Confirm weep screed material spec: minimum 0.019-inch (No. 26 galvanized gage) corrosion-resistant or plastic weep screed with a minimum 3.5-inch vertical attachment flange
  3. Confirm placement: weep screed bottom edge no less than 4 inches above grade (earth) or 2 inches above paved surfaces, located at or below the foundation-plate line
  4. Check whether the state or local jurisdiction has amended this section, since some states (e.g., California) impose stricter weep screed and water-resistive-barrier requirements
  5. Cross-check against the version referenced by the local permit (2018, 2021, or 2024 IRC) since section numbering has stayed stable but requirements can shift between editions

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