Originally Posted by
Jerome W. Young
its some sort of extension cord run through a raceway.
it was duely noted as a homeowner installation
Now you know who was responsible for screwing up that concrete work - the homeowner and whoever they hired.
Being as it was built in 2004, the 2001 Florida Building Code with 2003 revisions was applicable (which is basically the same as the 2004 FRC).
From the 2001 FBC. (see exceptions 3 and 4 below)
- 1403.1.6 In order to provide for inspection for termite infestation, clearance between exterior wall coverings and final earth grade on the exterior of a building shall not be less than 6 inches (152 mm).
- - EXCEPTIONS:
- - - 1. Paint or decorative cementitious finish less than 5/8 inch (17.1 mm) thick adhered directly to the masonry foundation sidewall.
- - - 2. Access or vehicle ramps which rise to the interior finish floor elevation for the width of such ramps only.
- - - 3. A 4-inch (102 mm) inspection space above patio and garage slabs and entry areas.
- - - 4. If the patio has been soil treated for termites, the finish elevation may match the building interior finish floor elevations on masonry construction only.
- - - 5. Masonry veneers.