When inspecting existing EIFS buildings, some start at the ground. Frequently, the first thing that is looked at is the bottom edge of the wall. Here are some tips on how to deal with EIFS at the bottom of a wall, where it comes near the grade or near walkways and decks.
First, if the bottom of the EIFS is right near the ground, run your hand around the bottom edge to see how it is terminated. Usually, it is backwrapped but sometimes the coatings are "wrapped" in some other way, or some form of embedded trim is used. The raw foam or the reinforcing mesh is not wanted to be felt. By the way, if it's troublesome getting close enough to the ground to see what's going on under the edge of the EIFS, invest in one of those telescoping "mirrors on a stick" to get a view.