Ice And Water Shield Code Utah

In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water as designated in table r301 2 1 an ice barrier shall be installed for asphalt shingles metal roof shingles mineral surfaced roll roofing slate and slate type shingles wood shingles and wood shakes.

Ice and water shield code utah. Los angeles building code 15 roof assemblies and rooftop structures 1507 requirements for roof coverings 1507 9 wood shakes 1507 9 4 ice barrier r905 1 2 roof assemblies ice barriers in areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water as designated in table r301 2 1 an ice barrier. The building codes of utah adopt the the international building code 2018 ibc 2018 international residential code 2015 irc 2015 international plumbing code 2018 ipc 2018 international mechanical code 2018 imc 2018 international fuel gas code 2018 ifgc 2018 international energy conservation code 2018 iecc 2018 international energy conservation code 2015 iecc 2015. Jump to full code chapter in areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water as designated in table r301 2 1 an ice barrier shall be installed for asphalt shingles metal roof shingles mineral surfaced roll roofing slate and slate type shingles wood shingles and wood shakes. The eaves flashing shall be installed from the end of the deck to a minimum of 24 inches up the slope.

Roofing ice and water shield is a critically component to any new roofing system especially in cold weather climates. 2 consistent with title 65a chapter 8 management of forest lands and fire control the legislature adopts the 2006 edition of the utah wildland urban interface code issued by the international code council with the alternatives or amendments approved by the utah division of forestry as a construction code that may be adopted by a local. Building code 2015 of utah adopts with amendments. Ice and water shield.

R905 1 2 ice barriers in areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water as designated in table r301 2 1 an ice barrier shall be installed for asphalt shingles metal roof shingles mineral surfaced roll roofing slate and slate type shingles wood shingles and wood shakes. Many local building codes require ice and water shield and national building code states ice and water shield must start at the roofs eave edge and extend 2 ft inside heated wall space of a structure. Po box 65320 west des moines iowa 50265 0320. Eaves flashing is required to prevent ice formation at the eaves and gutter to back up beneath the roof covering.

This code implies that ice and water shield eaves flashing is required for installation on all heated steep slope structures exception is unheated structures in colder climates.