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AC pad same elevation of finish floor

AC pad same elevation of finish floor

New postby Jack Wingo on Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:45 pm

House under construction, the AC pad has same FF elevation as the living area. The pad is approximate 6'x8' has no slope, will have 3 CB walls and there 2 AC units installed on pad. My concerns include the following:

During a hard rain water will pond against juncture of house wall and slab, which is basically a cold joint, susceptible water penetration.

It is doubtful there will sufficient space for the unit to meet their operating clearance nor service clearance.

I know code addresses operating and service clearance, but does code allow an exterior pad to have same elevation as the house finish floor?

As always appreciate your help.
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Re: AC pad same elevation of finish floor

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Re: AC pad same elevation of finish floor

New postby Jack Wingo on Thu Mar 29, 2018 5:03 pm

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