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// CODE SNIPPET

R606.12.2.2 Design of Elements Not Part of the Lateral Force-Resisting System

Minnesota Residential Code 2015 > 6 Wall Construction > R606 General Masonry Construction > R606.12 Seismic Requirements > R606.12.2 Seismic Design Category C > R606.12.2.2 Design of Elements Not Part of the Lateral Force-Resisting System
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R606.12.2.2.1 Load-Bearing Frames or Columns

Elements not part of the lateral force-resisting system shall be analyzed to determine their effect on the response of the system. The frames or columns shall be adequate for vertical load carrying capacity and induced moment caused by the design story drift.

R606.12.2.2.2 Masonry Partition Walls

Masonry partition walls, masonry screen walls and other masonry elements that are not designed to resist vertical or lateral loads, other than those induced by their own weight, shall be isolated from the structure so that vertical and lateral forces are not imparted to these elements. Isolation joints and connectors between these elements and the structure shall be designed to accommodate the design story drift.

R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement Requirements for Masonry Elements

Masonry elements listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction as shown in Figure R606.11(2) and in accordance with the following:

  1. Horizontal reinforcement. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of at least two longitudinal W1.7 wires spaced not more than 16 inches (406 mm) for walls greater than 4 inches (102 mm) in width and at least one longitudinal W1.7 wire spaced not more than 16 inches (406 mm) for walls not exceeding 4 inches (102 mm) in width; or at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Where two longitudinal wires of joint reinforcement are used, the space between these wires shall be the widest that the mortar joint will accommodate. Horizontal reinforcement shall be provided within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top and bottom of these masonry elements.
  2. Vertical reinforcement. Vertical reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Vertical reinforcement shall be located within 16 inches (406 mm) of the ends of masonry walls.

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R606.12.2.2 Wall Construction, Design of Elements Not Part of the Lateral Force-Resisting System
Elements not part of the lateral force-resisting system shall be analyzed to determine their effect on the response of the system. The frames ...
2020 Minnesota Residential Code > 6 Wall Construction > R606 General Masonry Construction > R606.12 Seismic Requirements > R606.12.2 Seismic Design Category C > R606.12.2.2 Design of Elements Not Part of the Lateral Force-Resisting System
R606.12.2.2 Wall Construction, Design of Elements Not Part of the Lateral Force-Resisting System
Elements not part of the lateral force-resisting system shall be analyzed to determine their effect on the response of the system. The frames ...
Minnesota Residential Code 2015 > 6 Wall Construction > R606 General Masonry Construction > R606.12 Seismic Requirements > R606.12.2 Seismic Design Category C > R606.12.2.2 Design of Elements Not Part of the Lateral Force-Resisting System
R606.12.2.2.2 Wall Construction, Masonry Partition Walls
Masonry partition walls, masonry screen walls and other masonry elements that are not designed to resist vertical or lateral loads, other than those ...
Minnesota Residential Code 2015 > 6 Wall Construction > R606 General Masonry Construction > R606.12 Seismic Requirements > R606.12.2 Seismic Design Category C > R606.12.2.2 Design of Elements Not Part of the Lateral Force-Resisting System > R606.12.2.2.2 Masonry Partition Walls
R606.12.2.2.3 Wall Construction, Reinforcement Requirements for Masonry Elements
Masonry elements listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction as shown in Figure R606.11(2 ...
2020 Minnesota Residential Code > 6 Wall Construction > R606 General Masonry Construction > R606.12 Seismic Requirements > R606.12.2 Seismic Design Category C > R606.12.2.2 Design of Elements Not Part of the Lateral Force-Resisting System > R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement Requirements for Masonry Elements
R606.12.2.2.3 Wall Construction, Reinforcement Requirements for Masonry Elements
Masonry elements listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction as shown in Figure R606.11(2 ...
Minnesota Residential Code 2015 > 6 Wall Construction > R606 General Masonry Construction > R606.12 Seismic Requirements > R606.12.2 Seismic Design Category C > R606.12.2.2 Design of Elements Not Part of the Lateral Force-Resisting System > R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement Requirements for Masonry Elements
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