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Insulation on basement walls
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[#1] Posted: 01/15/2010 - 4:23:59 PM		Reply with Quote
Is their any exception to basement walls not being insulated when the area is not finished (a storage room), no ceiling insulation and the area is conditioned? The rim joist are insulated; however, not to the proper standard. I believe N1102.1.5, from the 2003 IRC, applies.

N1102.1.5 When the basement is a conditioned space, the basement walls shall be insulated in accordance with table N 1102.1. When the basement is not a conditioned space, either the basement walls or the ceiling separating the basement from conditioned space shall be insulated in accordance with table N 1102.1. When insulating basement walls, the required R value shall be applied from the top of the basement wall to a depth of 10 feet below grade or to the top of the basement floor, whichever is less.

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 [#2] Posted: 01/15/2010 - 5:22:53 PM		Reply with Quote
In NJ, if ALL heating systems are 90%, insulating the basement is exempt.
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 [#3] Posted: 01/15/2010 - 5:47:06 PM		Reply with Quote
Thanks Darren; however, further digging indicates that our local amendments to the code has removed that section.

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