by Jerry Peck - Codeman on Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:47 am
Hi Richard,
The minimum distance from a building foundation to the discharge of a gutter is 12 inches.
From the 2004 Florida Building Code, Residential, with 2006 Revisions: (underlining and bold are mine)
- R320.7 Protection against decay and termites.
- - Condensate lines and roof downspouts shall discharge at least 1 foot (305 mm) away from the structure sidewall, whether by underground piping, tail extensions or splash blocks. Gutters with downspouts are required on all buildings with eaves of less than 6 inches (152 mm) horizontal projection except for gable end rakes or on a roof above another roof.
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