Section 704 of the Building Code is amended by adding a new section 709.9 to read as follows:
704.15 Exterior Wall Coverings. Wood shakes or shingles used as an exterior wall finish shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 15 for Class B roof coverings. The Building Official may make periodic inspections of wood shake or shingle systems to determine if they are still in compliance with the terms of their approval and may require retreatment of shake or shingle material with approved fire retardant materials when deemed necessary.
(`83 Code, § 15.04.230) (Ord. 99-7 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2003-01, § 1, 2003; Ord. 2007-21, § 1 (part), 2007)