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// CODE SNIPPET

1807.1.6.3.1 Alternative Foundation Wall Reinforcement

MA State Building Code, 9th ed, Base Volume > 18 Soils and Foundations > 1807 Foundation Walls, Retaining Walls and Embedded Posts and Poles > 1807.1 Foundation Walls > 1807.1.6 Prescriptive Design of Concrete and Masonry Foundation Walls > 1807.1.6.3 Masonry Foundation Walls > 1807.1.6.3.1 Alternative Foundation Wall Reinforcement
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In lieu of the reinforcement provisions for masonry foundation walls in Table 1807.1.6.3(2), 1807.1.6.3(3) or 1807.1.6.3(4), alternative reinforcing bar sizes and spacings having an equivalent cross-sectional area of reinforcement per linear foot (mm) of wall shall be permitted to be used, provided the spacing of reinforcement does not exceed 72 inches (1829 mm) and reinforcing bar sizes do not exceed No. 11.

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1807.1.6.3.1 Soils and Foundations, Alternative Foundation Wall Reinforcement
In lieu of the reinforcement provisions for masonry foundation walls in Table 1807.1.6.3(2), 1807.1.6.3(3) or 1807.1.6.3(4), alternative reinforcing ...
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