G-04-09 New Stucco Requirements Update as of 5-22-09

There was a very positive meeting at NEFBA today to discuss the implementation of the new code requirements from the G-04-09 Bulliten. I wanted to summerize the discussion for those intrested.

Here are the main points as I understand them:

1. The memo stands as it is. That means it is code.
2. Due to the expressed concerns of the builders it is my understanding that Mr. Goldsbury is going to ask the field inspectors to ease back on the detail calling for plaster stop, backerrod, and sealant around the windows. This not any type of retraction of the memo - the memo stands. It is does seem safe to say it will provide some relief to help us work toward a smooth implementation of the memo and possible alternatives to the renewable sealant joint detail.
3. It is my understanding that: there is a meeting scheduled next month for the Florida Builidng Officals where this detail will be on the agenda, NEFBA will have a representative at the meeting to reflect the concerns of the builders if needed. (This type of representation is a great reason to join NEFBA!)
4. The G-04-09 allows prevision for alternate details on page 2. It is my understanding that any alternates will need to follow intent of the memo, and they MUST be on the building plans submitted for review at the time of permiting.
5. The primary intent of the plaster stop and backer rod is a renewable sealant joint. There seems to be no major contention that it needs to be made with plaster stop and backer rod. It is however left to the builder to provide an acceptable design.
6. There are other details on the memo that R&S has discussed with the building officals, they do not seem to be creating the same level of questions as the renewable sealant joint issue. But if you have any questions post them on the blog and if I dont know the answer someone will.
7. There are several builders I know of working on general concept details for initial review by Mr. Goldsbury's office. It was mentioned as a possibility that a set of acceptable alternate details could be collected be provided to NEFBA members as a service. Remember they would still have to be presented on the plans by the archetect of record. Is that somthing you would be intrested in? This is not somthing that was decided at the meeing it was mentioned and I think it is a great idea... what do you think? Please let me know...

I would like to thank Executive Director Daniel Davis, President of the Board Glen Laton, and the Northeast Florida Builders Association, for hosting the meeting as well as Tom Goldsbury for taking time from his busy schedule to attend.

NOTE: R&S Exterior Contractors News Blog, or R&S Exterior Contractors is in no way a representative of the COJ Building Department, nor NEFBA. All of the observations from the meeting expressed here are completly the views of the author and are intended to be a service for informational purposes only.