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5.8.1.7 Insulation Protection
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Exterior insulation shall be covered with a protective material to prevent damage from sunlight, moisture, landscaping operations, equipment maintenance, and wind.
In attics and mechanical rooms, a way to access equipment that prevents damaging or compressing the insulation shall be provided.
Foundation vents shall not interfere with the insulation.
Insulation materials in ground contact shall have a water absorption rate no greater than 0.3% when tested in accordance with ASTM C272.
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