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R404.1.9.2 Masonry Piers Supporting Floor Girders

2015 Michigan Residential Code > 4 Foundations > R404 Foundation and Retaining Walls > R404.1 Concrete and Masonry Foundation Walls > R404.1.9 Isolated Masonry Piers > R404.1.9.2 Masonry Piers Supporting Floor Girders
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Masonry piers supporting wood girders sized in accordance with Tables R602.7(1) and R602.7(2) shall be permitted in accordance with this section. Piers supporting girders for interior bearing walls shall have a minimum nominal dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) and a maximum height of 10 feet (3048 mm) from top of footing to bottom of sill plate or girder. Piers supporting girders for exterior bearing walls shall have a minimum nominal dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) and a maximum height of 4 feet (1220 mm) from top of footing to bottom of sill plate or girder. Girders and sill plates shall be anchored to the pier or footing in accordance with Section R403.1.6 or Figure R404.1.5(1). Floor girder bearing shall be in accordance with Section R502.6.

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R404.1.9.2 Foundations, Masonry Piers Supporting Floor Girders
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