Practical masonry code coverage for builders and inspectors.
This standard provides a complete set of minimum requirements guiding the design and construction of masonry in buildings. It covers definitions, materials, allowable stresses, and general rules, helping code compliance and safe handiwork.
Preview the scope: it addresses nonreinforced masonry and sets out how materials, workmanship, and testing fit into building codes. It outlines the dimensions, applications, and tolerances that guide everyday construction, with clear rules for walls, foundations, and various masonry units.
- Material quality, selection, and testing guidelines for common masonry units and mortars
- How to determine allowable stresses, wall thickness, and bearing considerations
- Bonding, openings, veneers, grouted masonry, and hollow wall configurations
- Anchoring, chases, lintels, and miscellaneous requirements for safe, durable work
Ideal for engineers, builders, inspectors, and students seeking a solid, standard reference for masonry code compliance.