R507.2.2.4

Section R507.2.2.4 is titled 'Termite resistance' and covers the requirements for preventing termite damage of plastic composite materials used for deck construction. A cross-reference to another section of this code for determination of termite protection, and to another standard which provides details for plastic composite termite resistance is established. The purpose of this section is to prevent structural failure and premature degradation.

The model shows a plastic composite deck board labeled with the standard. (This code section does not explicitly say that the product must be labeled with the standard; it may need to be determined by looking at the packaging or manufacturer's specification sheets.)