N.M. Admin. Code § 14.7.4.19 - WEATHER RESISTIVE BARRIERS
A.
General. Stabilized rammed
earth walls do not require a weather-resistive barrier or an approved exterior
finish. Unstabilized rammed earth walls require a weather-resistive barrier and
approved exterior finish. When a vapor barrier is installed over the rammed
earth wall, it shall not be installed on both sides of a rammed earth wall
system. Exception: On the top and sides of a parapet wall.
B.
Moisture barrier locations. A
moisture barrier shall protect rammed earth walls adjacent to bath and shower
enclosures. A moisture barrier shall protect rammed earth walls at window
sills, the top of the parapet, or other exterior wall portions exposed to the
elements. A moisture barrier installed over an exposed parapet top of a rammed
earth wall shall lap a minimum of six inches down both sides of the parapet
top.
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