Interpretation #7283

Published December 10, 2013

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
15
Section
1512.2.1
Topic
Product Approval - HVHZ

Question

Is it the intent of 1512.2.1 of FBC building code for the plan



reviewers, plan examiners, and field inspectors to read the



Product Approvals? To make sure that Product Approval is



completed and followed by the letter of the Approval?

Answer Published 12/10/2013 at 5:14 AM

This section does not provide specific guidance to plans

examiners and inspectors but clarifies the order of

applying the instructions, product approval and

instructions and in which order.

Commentary

In order for the above to be properly implemented the plans examiner and inspectors must read the product approval, manufacturers instructions and applicable code provisions in order to determine which one takes precedent to properly apply the provisions of the code and determine if the product is proper for the site specific use.