Washington State Masonry Code Amendments

Section 1405.6.2
Deletes the requirement for wire joint reinforcement in anchored masonry veneer located in SDC D.

Sections 2104.5 and 2104.6
Increase the grout lift height and grout pour height requiring cleanouts to a full masonry modular dimension from 5’-0” to 5’-4”. Exceptions to these requirements can be approved through the use of a grout demonstration panel (Section 1.6E of Specification TMS 602-08)

Section 2107.2
Clarifies the permissible one-third stress increase for allowable stress design when using the alternative basic load combinations.

Sections 2107.6 and 2108.5
Provide detailed anchor bolt installation requirements. Delete the ½ inch grout surround requirement for bolts installed in unit face shells.
 

Oregon State Masonry Code Amendments

Section 1405.6.2
Deletes the requirement for wire joint reinforcement in anchored masonry veneer located in SDC D for Occupancy Categories I and II only.

Section 2104.5
Increases the grout lift height to a full masonry modular dimension from 5’-0” to 5’-4”.

Section 2104.6
Modifies the grout pour height limit requiring cleanouts. Also allows exceptions with approved construction procedures and optional cleanout dimensions.

Section 2107.2
Clarifies the permissible one-third stress increase for allowable stress design when using the alternative basic load combinations.

Sections 2107.6 and 2108.4
Provide detailed anchor bolt installation requirements. Delete the ½ inch grout surround requirement for bolts installed in unit face shells.