Contact of wood with the earth means any support or other structure of cellulose that is less than 3 inches above the soil level and in contact with the inspected structure, whether it is internal or external in relation to that structure. The term does not include:
Contact of wood with the earth means any support or other structure of cellulose that is less than 3 inches above the soil level and in contact with the inspected structure, whether it is internal or external in relation to that structure. Wood fence palings that are in contact with the earth and the inspected structure are not to be considered as an earth to wood contact or a condition conducive to infestation.