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107.1.6 Insulation Inspection
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Insulation inspections shall be made after an approved building framing and rough-in inspection and after the permanent roof covering is installed, with all insulation and vapor retarders in place, but before any wall or ceiling covering is applied.
Commentary: Insulation baffles that cannot be seen at this inspection, such as vaulted ceilings with concealed rafter cavities, should have baffles installed at framing inspection for verification.
It is acceptable that wall cavity insulation enclosed by an air barrier material behind tubs, showers, and fireplace units installed on exterior walls may not be observable by the code official.
It is acceptable that wall cavity insulation enclosed by an air barrier material behind tubs, showers, and fireplace units installed on exterior walls may not be observable by the code official.
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107.1.6 Administrative Code, Insulation Inspection
Insulation inspections shall
be made after an approved building framing and rough-in
inspection and after the permanent roof covering is
installed ...
North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies 2012 > 1 Administrative Code > 107 Inspections > 107.1 General > 107.1.6 Insulation Inspection
107.1.6 Administrative Code, Insulation Inspection
Insulation inspections shall be made after an approved building framing and rough-in inspection and after the permanent roof covering is installed ...
North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies 2018 > 1 Administrative Code > 107 Inspections > 107.1 General > 107.1.6 Insulation Inspection