The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in this chapter.
(A) General. All windows and doors shall be boarded in an approved manner to prevent entry by unauthorized persons and shall be painted to correspond to the color of the existing structure.
(B) Materials.
(1) Boarding sheet material. Boarding sheet material shall be minimum one-half inch (12.7 mm) thick wood structural panels complying with the state’s Building Code.
(2) Boarding framing material. Boarding framing material shall be minimum nominal two-inch by four-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) solid sawn lumber complying with the state’s Building Code.
(3) Boarding fasteners. Boarding fasteners shall be minimum three-eighths inch (9.5 mm) diameter carriage bolts of such a length as required to penetrate the assembly and as required to adequately attach the washers and nuts. Washers and nuts shall comply with the state’s Building Code.
(C) Installation.
(1) Boarding installation. The boarding installation shall be in accordance with Figures A 103.1(1) and A 103.1(2) and division (B) above and this division (C).
(2) Boarding sheet material. The boarding sheet material shall be cut to fit the door or window opening neatly or shall be cut to provide an equal overlap at the perimeter of the door or window.
(3) Windows. The window shall be opened to allow the carriage bolt to pass through or the window sash shall be removed and stored. The two-inch by four-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) strong back framing material shall be cut minimum two inches (51 mm) wider than the window opening and shall be placed on the inside of the window opening six inches minimum above the bottom and below the top of the window opening. The framing and boarding shall be pre-drilled. The assembly shall be aligned and the bolts, washers and nuts shall be installed and secured.
(4) Door walls. The door opening shall be framed with minimum two-inch by four-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) framing material secured at the entire perimeter and vertical members at a maximum of 24 inches (610 mm) on center. Blocking shall also be secured at a maximum of 48 inches (1,219 mm) on center vertically. Boarding sheet material shall be secured with screws and nails alternating every six inches (152 mm) on center.
(5) Doors. Doors shall be secured by the same method as for windows or door openings. One door to the structure shall be available for authorized entry and shall be secured and locked in an approved manner.
