Originally Posted by
Stephen Meyer
The application of EIFS varies in that there two approved methods of review by the code The IBC contains prescriptive methods on the use/application of EIFS (IBC section 2603). The ICC ES reports vary from the IBC in certain areas, but are still approved if applied according to their testing. The ES reports are geared towards specific applications while the IBC is a general application.
Which is why I posed my question as I did. You said:
Originally Posted by
Stephen Meyer
2003 and IBC and 2006 IBC require inspections during the installation process. The building class and use dictate the type of system to use, but of course the drainage system is the best.(These are done by 3rd party, required under section 1704 of 2006, 1714 for 2003. All R1 through R4 must have a weather barrier and drainage system as part of the wall assembly.
The IBC and the IRC have those same allowances, you stated they did not, and that the IRC does not allow it without a WRB.
If the Product Approval, be it ES Reports, FM, Miami-Dade NOA, as long there is a legitimate product approval for the system, the system is allowed to be installed according to the requirements for that system. Whether the exterior wall is being constructed under the IBC or the IRC.