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    Default Eco Block ICF

    I can't find any specs in their instructions that require them to be covered on the exterior of the house. Anyone know of a IRC requirement?

    Cool house today. It was designed by Frank Loyd Wright's company. The addition in 1999 made it even nicer, and it's a stylin' place now.

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    Default Re: Eco Block ICF

    R611.6.3 Insulation materials.
    Insulating concrete
    forms material shall meet the surface burning characteristics
    of Section R314.3. A thermal barrier shall be provided
    on the building interior in accordance with Section

    R314.2 or Section R702.3.4.

    R314.3 Surface burning characteristics.
    Unless otherwise
    allowed in Section R314.5 or R314.6, all foam plastic or foam
    plastic cores used as a component in manufactured assemblies
    used in building construction shall have a flame spread index of
    not more than 75 and shall have a smoke-developed index of
    not more than 450 when tested in the maximum thickness of 4
    inches (102 mm), provided the end use is approved in accordance
    with Section R314.6 using the thickness and density
    intended for use.

    Exception:
    Foam plastic insulation more than 4 inches
    thick shall have a maximum flame spread index of 75 and a
    smoke-developed index of 450 where tested at a minimum
    thickness of 4 inches, provided the end use is approved in
    accordance with Section R314.6 using the thickness and

    density intended for use.

    R703.1 General.
    Exterior walls shall provide the building
    with a weather-resistant exterior wall envelope. The exterior
    wall envelope shall include flashing as described in Section
    R703.8. The exterior wall envelope shall be designed and
    constructed in a manner that prevents the accumulation of
    water within the wall assembly by providing a water-resistant
    barrier behind the exterior veneer as required by Section
    R703.2. and a means of draining water that enters the assembly
    to the exterior. Protection against condensation in the
    exterior wall assembly shall be provided in accordance with

    Chapter 11 of this code.
    (see list of exceptions - ICF not listed)


    Jerry Peck
    Construction/Litigation/Code Consultant - Retired
    www.AskCodeMan.com

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