Items Tagged with 'dampproofing'

Dampproofing or waterproofing? Which is required and where?

Learn about Section 1807.1.3 Ground-Water Control and its appropriate code interpretation.

Code information and interpretation for Section 1807.1.2 (Under-floor Space) and Section 1807.1.2.1 (Flood Hazard Areas)

An overview on IBC 2012  Section 1805.1 General.

Overview of dampproofing in regards to IBC 2012 Section 1805.2.

A guide to interpreting the International Building Code for waterproofing and dampproofing.

Section 1807.2 Dampproofing required. Where hydrostatic pressure will not occur as determined by Section 1802.2.3, floors and walls for other than wood foundation systems shall be dampproofed in accordance with this section.