APPENDIX A
BOARDING STANDARD
The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance.
About this appendix: Appendix A provides minimum specifications for boarding a structure. This can be utilized by a jurisdiction as a set of minimum requirements in order to result in consistent boarding quality. These requirements also provide a reasonable means to eliminate having to approve numerous methods or materials for the boarding and securing of a structure. It is important to note that the provisions of Appendix A are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction.
A101
GENERAL
A101.1 General. 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.
A102
MATERIALS
A102.1 Boarding sheet material. Boarding sheet material shall be minimum 12-inch-thick (12.7 mm) wood structural panels complying with the International Building Code.
A102.2 Boarding framing material. Boarding framing material shall be minimum nominal 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) solid sawn lumber complying with the International Building Code.
A102.3 Boarding fasteners. Boarding fasteners shall be minimum 38-inch-diameter (9.5 mm) 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 International Building Code.