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F101.6.2 Sill at or Above 12 Inches Above Ground
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Buildings
not provided with a continuous foundation and that
have sills 12 inches (305 mm) or more above ground level
shall be provided with protection against rodents at grade
in accordance with any of the following:
- Section F101.6.1.1 or F101.6.1.2.
- By installing solid sheet metal collars at least 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) thick at the top of each pier or pile and around each pipe, cable, conduit, wire or other item that provides a continuous pathway from the ground to the floor.
- By encasing the pipes, cables, conduits or wires in an enclosure constructed in accordance with Section F101.6.1.1.
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