IRC R905.1.2 (Ice & Water)
Code section mandating ice & water shield from eave to 24 inches inside the exterior wall in cold regions.
Applies to any region with an average January temperature of 25°F or below — covers most of the northern US. Carriers in these regions are required to pay for the full eave run, not just valleys.
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