• Codes
  • Features

    Features Overview

    Go to features
    Reference

    Reference.

    A reliable and up-to-date source of codes.
    Research

    Research.

    Rapidly and efficiently calculate project parameters.
    Collaboration

    Collaboration.

    Get everyone on the same page and streamline code research.
    Workflows
    Architects General Contractor Building Official & Plans Examiner Inspectors Owner Subcontractors Code Consultants
  • Pricing
  • Login
  • Sign Up
Sign Up
Login
  • Code Library
  • Features
  • Pricing
  • About
  • Careers
  • Help
  • Contact
  • Terms
  • Privacy
Sign Up
Upgrade to Premium
Code calculators: Code Calculators automatically generates a detailed list of requirements.
REFERENCE
Amendment Styling
Industry-leading search
Suggested code sections
Code diagrams
RESEARCH
Code calculators
Filter by topic
Code compare
Code sheet exports
COLLABORATION
Team projects
Bookmarks
Comments
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL
Have an account? Sign in
// CODE SNIPPET

2509.2 Base for Tile

Building Code 2018 of Utah > 25 Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster > 2509 Showers and Water Closets > 2509.2 Base for Tile
JUMP TO FULL CODE CHAPTER

Materials used as a base for wall tile in tub and shower areas and wall and ceiling panels in shower areas shall be of materials listed in Table 2509.2 and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Water-resistant gypsum backing board shall be used as a base for tile in water closet compartment walls when installed in accordance with GA-216 or ASTM C840 and the manufacturer's recommendations. Regular gypsum wallboard is permitted under tile or wall panels in other wall and ceiling areas when installed in accordance with GA-216 or ASTM C840.

TABLE 2509.2

BACKERBOARD MATERIALS

MATERIALSTANDARD
Glass mat gypsum backing panelASTM C1178
Nonasbestos fiber-cement backer
board
ASTM C1288 or ISO 8336,
Category C
Nonasbestos fiber-mat reinforced
cementitious backer unit
ASTM C1325

Related Code Sections


2509.2 Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster, Base for Tile
Materials used as a base for wall tile in tub and shower areas and wall and ceiling panels in shower areas shall be of materials listed in Table ...
Building Code 2018 of Utah > 25 Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster > 2509 Showers and Water Closets > 2509.2 Base for Tile
2509.2 Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster, Base for Tile
Materials used as a base for wall tile in tub and shower areas and wall and ceiling panels in shower areas shall be of materials listed in Table ...
Building Code 2015 of Utah > 25 Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster > 2509 Showers and Water Closets > 2509.2 Base for Tile
1507.3.8 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures, Application
Tile shall be applied according to the manufacturer's installation instructions, based on the following: Climatic conditions. Roof slope ...
Building Code 2015 of Utah > 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures > 1507 Requirements for Roof Coverings > 1507.3 Clay and Concrete Tile > 1507.3.8 Application
1507.3.8 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures, Application
Tile shall be applied according to the manufacturer's installation instructions, based on the following: Climatic conditions. Roof slope ...
Building Code 2018 of Utah > 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures > 1507 Requirements for Roof Coverings > 1507.3 Clay and Concrete Tile > 1507.3.8 Application
1609.5.3 Structural Design, Rigid Tile
the top edge of the batten with consideration given for the point of rotation of the tiles based on straight bond or broken bond and the tile profile ...
Building Code 2015 of Utah > 16 Structural Design > 1609 Wind Loads > 1609.5 Roof Systems > 1609.5.3 Rigid Tile
Help Contact Us Privacy Terms
Shared projects
Shared projects
Projects provide a dedicated space to collaborate on code research.
Code sheet exports
Code sheet exports
Generate a code sheet that integrates with your drawing set.
Code Compare
Code Compare
Highlight differences between any two building codes.
Search
Search
Don't miss relevant code. Quickly locate sections across your jurisdiction.
Code diagrams
Code diagrams
Unpack the code through illustrations and descriptions.
Code Calculators
Code Calculators
Code calculators automatically generate a detailed list of requirements.
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the most sophisticated code compliance platform.
TRY FREE FOR TWO WEEKS VISIT PRICING
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the full code compliance platform.
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL LEARN MORE