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2024 IWUIC prescriptive vent-mesh path
The unamended 2024 IWUIC model code specifies noncombustible corrosion-resistant vent mesh with openings no larger than one-eighth inch as a prescriptive path.
This record covers documented mesh attributes only. The 144-square-inch opening limit, vent location, free area, installation, alternative approval, and local amendments remain checks.
Published requirement text
“noncombustible corrosion-resistant mesh with openings not to exceed 1/8 inch (3.2 mm)”
Where this instrument is documented
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In Austin, this instrument has an active application record — 5 official checks open. Open the Austin record
In Clark County, this instrument has an active application record — 6 official checks open. Open the Clark County record
In Jackson, this instrument has an active application record — 5 official checks open. Open the Jackson record
In Prescott, this instrument has an active application record — 6 official checks open. Open the Prescott record
In Teton County, this instrument has an active application record — 6 official checks open. Open the Teton County record
In Washoe County, this instrument has an active application record — 6 official checks open. Open the Washoe County record
| Place | Force | Reach | Dated | Checks open | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | active application documented | authority area | effective 2025-07-10 | 5 | Austin Ordinance 20250410-041 |
| Clark County | active application documented | unincorporated county | effective 2026-01-01 | 6 | Clark County Ordinance 5320 |
| Jackson | active application documented | incorporated boundary | effective 2025-01-01 | 5 | Town of Jackson Ordinance 1416 |
| Prescott | active application documented | incorporated boundary | adopted 2026-05-12 | 6 | Prescott City Code 6-2 Urban-Wildland Interface Code |
| Teton County | active application documented | unincorporated county | effective 2025-02-01 | 6 | 2024 Teton County Fire Code Resolution |
| Washoe County | active application documented | unincorporated county | effective 2025-07-01 | 6 | Washoe County Adopted Building Codes |
Machine-readable constraints
| Attribute | Operator | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| assemblyRole | in | foundation-vent–retrofit-mesh–soffit-vent | |
| meshSizeInch | lte | 0.125 | inch |
| corrosionResistant | eq | true | |
| noncombustible | eq | true |
Products with documented matching attributes
| Product | Category | Status | Documented match evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| FireStorm EmberMesh roll | vents | Attribute match | |
| Wildfire Defense Mesh 75 black roll | vents | Attribute match |