Did you know that EIFS projects are supposed to be inspected? There is a building code requirement for special inspections that is specifically for EIFS and it's in the International Building Code, published by the International Code Council.
This requirement applies to all EIFS projects that use EIFS but relax-there are important exceptions where inspection is not required, such as when EIFS with drainage is used and when certain EIFS substrates are present. If the inspection requirement is enforced on your projects, you need to know what it's about. This month's column will give you the basics.