For block walls interior insulation must meet or exceed r 7 8 and exterior insulation must be r 6.
Attic insulation florida code.
Climate zone 1 consists of the following south florida counties.
Here s what you need to know about insulation requirements in florida.
When designing and building an unvented attic using spray foam insulation you need to take into account code related to.
Section r806 5 spray foam code local codes based on irc 2009.
Add insulation to attic.
Unvented attic code local codes based on irc 2009.
Recommended insulation levels for retrofitting existing wood framed buildings.
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Insulation requirements in florida.
Section 402 4 2 of the code requires building air tightness and insulation installation to be demonstrated as compliant with the code.
The florida building code identifies two distinct climate zones.
Section r316 local codes based on irc 2012.
Typically current best home building practices indicate an r 30 to r 38 for attic insulation.
50 pa in accordance with section r402 4 1 2 of the florida building code energy conservation residential provisions the dwelling unit shall be ventilated by mechanical means in accordance with section 403 of the florida building code mechanical.
Residential requirements for insulation are divided by the location in the home.
Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation.
Where the air infiltration rate in a dwelling unit is less than 3 air changes per hour when tested with a blower door at a pressure 0 2 inch w c.
Section r806 4 local codes based on irc 2012.
Framed wall insulation must meet or exceed r 13.
Existing 3 4 inches of insulation.
Find your zone on the map and then use the chart to determine the level of insulation you need to properly insulate your attic walls floors and crawlspaces.
Broward collier hendry lee miami dade monroe and palm beach and require a minimum r 30 attic insulation.
Most insulation you buy will have a sq ft number for easy reference.
Section r316 building thermal envelope code local codes.