Indiana Administrative Code
Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION
Article 14 - ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE
Rule 4.4 - 2020 Indiana Residential Code
Section 4.4-43 - Section R403.1.4.1; frost protection

Universal Citation: 675 IN Admin Code 4.4-43

Current through March 20, 2024

Authority: IC 22-13-2-2; IC 22-13-2-2.5; IC 22-13-2-13

Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15; IC 36-7

Sec. 43.

Change SECTION R403.1.4.1 as follows:

(1) Change the text of SECTION R403.1.4.1 to read as follows:

Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls, piers, and other permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by one or more of the following methods:

1. Extended below the frost line specified in Table R301.2(1).

2. Constructed in accordance with Section R403.3.

3.Constructed in accordance with ASCE 32.

4. Erected on solid rock.

Footings shall not bear on frozen soil unless the frozen condition is permanent.

(2) Change the EXCEPTIONS of SECTION R403.1.4.1 to read as follows:

1. Protection of freestanding accessory structures with an area of 721 square feet (67 m2) or less shall not be required when constructed in accordance with TABLE R309.

2. Decks not supported by a dwelling need not be provided with footings that extend below the frost line.

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