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5. Physical barriers, in accordance with Section R318.3 and used in locations <br /> as specified in Section R317.1.] <br /> &]5. Cold-formed steel framing in accordance with Sections R505.2.1 and <br /> R603.2.1. <br /> 6. Naturally durable termite-resistant wood as approved by the building <br /> official." <br /> (30) Subsection R318.4, "Foam plastic protection," of the International Residential <br /> Code is amended to read as follows: <br /> "R318.4 Foam plastic protection. [In areas where the probability of termite <br /> infestation is "very h avy" as indicted in Figure R301.2(7), extruded] Extruded <br /> and expanded polystyrene, polyisocyanurate and other foam plastics shall not be <br /> installed on the exterior face or under interior or exterior foundation walls or <br /> slab foundations located below grade. The clearance between foam plastics <br /> installed above grade and exposed earth shall not be [ ] less than 6 inches <br /> (152mm). <br /> [Exceptions] Exception: <br /> are entirely of noncombustible materials or pressure preservative treated <br /> wood. <br /> 2. Where in addition to the requirements of Section R318.1, an approved <br /> termite damage is used. - <br /> g,] On the interior side of basement walls." <br /> (31) Section R318, "Protection Against Subterranean Termites," of the International <br /> Residential Code is amended by adding Subsection R318.5, "Water splash," to <br /> read as follows: <br /> "R318.5 Water splash. Where wood-frame walls and partitions are covered on <br /> the interior with plaster, tile or similar materials and are subject to water <br /> splash, the framing shall be protected with approved waterproof paper." <br /> (32) Section R318, "Protection Against Subterranean Termites," of the International <br /> Residential Code is amended by adding Subsection R318.6, "Pipe and other <br /> penetrations," to read as follows: <br /> "R318.6 Pipe and other penetrations. Insulations around plumbing pipes <br /> shall not pass through ground floor slabs. Openings around pipes or similar <br /> penetrations in a concrete or masonry slab, which is in direct contact with earth, <br /> shall be filled with non-shrink grout, or other approved physical barrier." <br /> 25 <br />