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// CODE SNIPPET

2121.2.4 Gable End and Shed End Walls

2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 21 Masonry > 2113 Masonry Chimneys > 2121 High-Velocity Hurricane Zones—Construction Details > 2121.2 Exterior Walls > 2121.2.4 Gable End and Shed End Walls
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All masonry structures with gable end and shed end (half gable) walls shall have such end walls constructed of masonry, only in accordance with this section. A horizontal tie beam shall be provided in line with the lower ends of the gables and sheds, except as permitted in Section 2121.2.3.6 above, and designed in accordance with Sections 2121.2.1.2 and 2121.2.1.3, and load requirements as set forth in Chapter 16 (High-Velocity Hurricane Zones). A concrete coping following the rake of the gable, not less than 64 square inches (0.04 m2) in area reinforced with two #5 bars shall be provided. Tie columns at gable and shed ends shall be provided. Any intermediate tie columns required within the gable shall extend to the coping beam. Tie beams resting on masonry which are not subject to uplift and lateral wind forces shall be provided according to Section 2121.2.3.2.

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2121.2.4 Masonry, Gable End and Shed End Walls
All masonry structures with gable end and shed end (half gable) walls shall have such end walls constructed of masonry, only in accordance ...
2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 21 Masonry > 2121 High-Velocity Hurricane Zones— Construction Details > 2121.2 Exterior Walls > 2121.2.4 Gable End and Shed End Walls
2121.2.4 Masonry, Gable End and Shed End Walls
All masonry structures with gable end and shed end (half gable) walls shall have such end walls constructed of masonry, only in accordance ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 21 Masonry > 2113 Masonry Chimneys > 2121 High-Velocity Hurricane Zones—Construction Details > 2121.2 Exterior Walls > 2121.2.4 Gable End and Shed End Walls
2121.2.4 Masonry, Gable End and Shed End Walls
All masonry structures with gable end and shed end (half gable) walls shall have such end walls constructed of masonry, only in accordance ...
2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 21 Masonry > 2121 High-Velocity Hurricane Zones— Construction Details > 2121.2 Exterior Walls > 2121.2.4 Gable End and Shed End Walls
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such openings. All gable and shed end corners shall have tie columns ...
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