{"id":"b26c94ef-9608-4add-8a54-664d7141a9f6","task":"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","steps":["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","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","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","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","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"],"gotchas":["ICC's free viewer requires selecting the correct state/jurisdiction adoption, not just the base IRC edition -- amendments can tighten the weep screed rule","Don't confuse this residential section with IBC Section 2512.1.2, which governs weep screeds on commercial stucco assemblies under the International Building Code -- the two codes have separate section numbers"],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-13T01:33:45.448Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"verified","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/b26c94ef-9608-4add-8a54-664d7141a9f6"}