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Tag disapproves proposal on continuous wall fastening; members say existing code already covers inspection
Summary
The residential energy code tag disapproved a proposal (O11) that would have added explicit continuous wall fastening and continuous installation inspection language, concluding current code provisions already provide inspection pathways and the draft could conflict with varied construction approaches.
The tag voted to disapprove a proposal that would have added prescriptive language requiring continuous wall‑installation inspection and specific fastening schedules for continuous insulation (CI). The motion to disapprove passed after tag members said inspection requirements are already addressed elsewhere in the code.
Shane Nillis and others argued the matters the proposal sought to address — continuous installation and inspection prior to exterior finish — are covered by existing code sections. “We…
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