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Wood construction shall not be enclosed without sufficient ventilation provisions to prevent decay. There shall be not less than one-half inch of air space at the sides of truss members and girders entering masonry. There shall be a clearance of not less than 18 inches between the bottom of floor joists and the ground beneath, and such space shall be adequately ventilated by openings through the exterior wall.
(Added Coun. J. 6-14-95, p. 2832)