Just because something meets the minimum building code standards does not neccesarily mean they are a good long-term solution.
The firm I work for often will not accept minimum standards related to building envelope due to liability concerns.
My personal .2 cents? I would never use a treated wood foundation.
Case in point, I'm working on a remote lodge where everything is to be flown in by helicopter. Despite very significant savings to go to a wood foundation, it was rejected and a concrete basement is going to be constructed.
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