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Salina board narrows IRC exceptions, proposing firmer frost-protection footing rule for accessory buildings
Summary
The Building Advisory Board approved a proposed amendment to R403.1.4.1 of the 2018 International Residential Code to narrow exceptions for footing depth and to formalize the city's longstanding practice of applying frost-protection requirements for accessory structures 400 square feet or larger.
The Salina Building Advisory Board approved an amendment to the exceptions in section R403.1.4.1 of the 2018 International Residential Code to clarify frost-protection and footing requirements for accessory structures and decks.
Staff explained that the model-code exception referencing 600 square feet had created confusion among contractors and city staff. City practice, staff said, has been to…
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