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ICC B1 · Question 1 of 2550:00

Footings and Foundations

A wood post in a basement sits directly on a concrete floor slab that is in contact with the ground. What must the inspector check?

Nothing, because basement posts are always dryOnly that the post is paintedThat the post is at least one size larger than shown on the plansThat the post is naturally durable or preservative-treated wood, unless it is separated from the concrete as the code allows

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