Interpretation #7024

Published July 03, 2012

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
13
Section
502.2.2.1.1
Topic
Wall Insulation

Question

Is it the intent of the above section that the insulation required for the exterior wall construction does not incude insulation installed in the cores of masonry units?

Answer Published 07/03/2012 at 5:13 PM

NOTE: THE REFERENCED CODE SECTION IS LOCATED IN THE FLORIDA
ENERGY CONSERVATION VOLUME OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE...
ANSWER: Yes, that is what the last sentence of section
502.2.2.1.1 says.

Commentary

None.