24 CFR 3285.504
§ 3285.504 Skirting.
United States · 24 CFR — Housing and Urban Development · Status: effective
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- 24 CFR 3285.504, § 3285.504 Skirting, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/103202
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(a) Skirting, if used, must be of weather-resistant materials or provided with protection against weather deterioration at least equivalent to that provided by a coating of zinc on steel of not less than 0.30 oz./ft. 2 of surface coated.
(b) Skirting must not be attached in a manner that can cause water to be trapped between the siding and trim or forced up into the wall cavities trim to which it is attached.
(c) All wood skirting within 6 inches of the ground must be pressure-treated in accordance with AWPA Standard U1 (incorporated by reference, see § 3285.4) for Use Category 4A, Ground Anchor Contact Applications, or be naturally resistant to decay and termite infestations.
(d) Skirting must not be attached in a manner that impedes the contraction and expansion characteristics of the home's exterior covering.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.