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In an area where ice dams are a code concern, how far must the roof ice barrier extend into the building under the IBC roof-underlayment rule?

Correct Answer

D) At least 24 in. inside the exterior wall line

The IBC ice-barrier rule requires the barrier to extend from the lowest roof edges to a point at least 24 in. inside the exterior wall line of the building. Other choices stop too soon or overextend the requirement into a full-roof membrane.

Answer Options
A
To the exterior face of the wall only
B
At least 12 in. inside the exterior wall line
C
To the ridge on every roof
D
At least 24 in. inside the exterior wall line

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The IBC ice-barrier rule requires the barrier to extend from the lowest roof edges to a point at least 24 in. inside the exterior wall line of the building. Other choices stop too soon or overextend the requirement into a full-roof membrane.

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