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// CODE SNIPPET

R609.5.2 Multistory Shearwalls

2014 FBC - Residential, 5th edition > 6 Wall Construction > R609 Grouted Masonry > R609.5 Exterior Shearwalls > R609.5.2 Multistory Shearwalls
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Shearwall segments in an upper story shall be located directly over and within the length of shearwall segments in the story below. Reinforcement at the ends of shearwall segments shall be continuous from the bond beam of the upper story through the story below.
Exception: Offsetting of vertical reinforcement as set forth in Section R606.13.9.1 shall be permitted.

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