2.0111.2 Crawl Spaces—Pre-Work Qualifications

Fuel leaks will be repaired and inspected in accordance with the 2012 IRC IRC International Residential Code

Appropriate remediation will be completed before upgrade

Pest and termite treatment will be completed before crawl space upgrade and inspected in accordance with the 2012 IRC IRC International Residential Code

Crawl space upgrades (e.g., sealing and insulation) are to be undertaken after appliance and HVAC HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system work has been completed and inspected

Spaces with non-correctable standing water will not be considered for a closed crawl space Closed crawl space A foundation without wall vents that uses air-sealed walls, ground and foundation moisture control, and mechanical drying methods to control crawl space moisture. Insulation may be located at the conditioned floor level or on the exterior walls. Return pathways are not allowed from the crawl space to the living space