Deletion legend:

[1- Default – Not related to structural wind resistance design]

[2- Fire/Life Safety]

[3- Covered in model base code]

[4- Code Cycle Modification to be submitted to strike section and refer to appropriate FBC,B sections]

SECTION R4401

[4- Code Cycle Modification to be submitted to strike section and refer to appropriate FBC,B sections]

HIGH-VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONES — EXTERIOR WALL COVERING

R4401.1 Wood.

R4401.1.1 Wood and wood products used for wall claddings shall comply with Section R4409.

R4401.1.2 Wood and wood-products used for wall cladding as non-structural exterior trim, fascia and soffits on buildings of Type I and Type IV construction may be applied to the outside of exterior walls, cornices, architectural appendages, eaves overhangs and similar projections. Where an exterior wall is required to be fire resistive, such material shall be separated from the interior of the building by the vertical extension of the exterior wall.

[2- Fire/Life Safety]

R4401.2 Asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles shall be applied only to solid wood sheathing and shall be in tin-capped and spot-stuck, as set forth in Section R4402.

R4401.3 Roll slate or felt. Roll slate or felt shall be applied only to solid wood sheathing and shall be secured by nailing, as set forth in Section R4402.

R4401.4 Metal shingles. Metal shingles shall be applied only to solid wood sheathing and shall be secured as set forth in Section Section R4402.

R4401.5 Steel shingles. Steel siding shall be designed and applied as set forth in Section R4408.

R4401.6 Aluminum siding. Aluminum siding shall be designed and applied as set forth in Section R4406.

R4401.7 Veneers. Masonry veneers shall be applied as set forth in Section R4407.

R4401.8 Combustible materials. Combustible materials and fire resistive characteristics of all materials shall comply with the requirements for the group of occupancy or type of construction, and the required interior finish rating.

[2- Fire/Life Safety]

R4401.9 Other materials. Any cladding materials or assembly not addressed in this code shall be classified by the building official as the one it most nearly resembles, and shall comply with the requirements for loading and fire resistance herein required for such materials and assemblies.