North Carolina Residential Building Code

The NC Building Code Council adopted new code language in September 2004 for both wall-vented and closed crawl spaces. The new language was approved by the legislative rules review process in November 2004. Click the links below for more detail:
Full text of the new crawl space code language and newly adopted changes to the requirements for foam plastic insulation that replace section R409.8.2.
Crawlspace Concepts:
- The Problem
- Air Leakage Delivers Pollutants
- Every Crawlspace is Unique
- NC Crawlspace Building Code
- New Construction Crawlspaces
Published Articles:
"Closed Crawl Spaces Do Double Duty." Home Energy, January 2005
"Doubly Duty," Pest Control Technology, October 2004
"To Vent or Not To Vent," Professional Remodeler, September 2004
Assessing Allergens and Asthma Triggers in the Home Environment: A Study of Southeastern United States. Children's Environmental Health Initative, Duke University--December 29, 2005


















