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Code Amendments: Oregon

Table 502.1.2 U-factors, footnote (b)

Posted on January 5, 2017April 2, 2018 by Tom Young

Exception for integrally insulated CMU single-wythe wall compliance for certain building uses. Please click here to view the Oregon Commercial Energy Efficiency Code online (opens as PDF).

Posted in Code Amendments: Oregon

Section 2107.2 – Lap Splices

Posted on January 5, 2017March 26, 2018 by Tom Young

Places a cap of 72 times bar diameter as maximum lap splice length required. Please click here to view the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Masonry online (opens as PDF).

 

Posted in Code Amendments: Oregon

Section 2104.5 – Cleanout Openings

Posted on January 5, 2017March 26, 2018 by Tom Young

Modifies the grout pour height limit requiring cleanouts. Also allows exceptions with approved construction procedures and optional cleanout dimensions. Please click here to view the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Masonry online (opens as PDF).

Posted in Code Amendments: Oregon

Section 1405.6.2 – Masonry Veneer

Posted on January 5, 2017April 2, 2018 by Tom Young

Requires continuous wire joint reinforcement in anchored masonry veneer located in SDC D for Occupancy Categories III and IV. Please click here to view the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Commercial Energy Efficiency online (opens as PDF).

Posted in Code Amendments: Oregon

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