// CODE SNIPPET
R609.4.1 Rake Beam
JUMP TO FULL CODE CHAPTER
Where concrete or masonry is carried full height to the roof line, a cast-in-place rake beam as detailed in Figure R609.4.1 shall be provided. The minimum thickness of the rake beam from top of masonry shall be 4 inches (102 mm). One No. 5 continuous reinforcing bar shall be placed in the rake beam along the roof line.
FIGURE R609.4.1
CONTINUOUS GABLE ENDWALL REINFORCEMENT ONE AND MULTISTORY
Related Code Sections
R609.4.1 Wall Construction, Rake Beam
Where concrete or masonry is carried full height to the roof line, a cast-in-place rake beam as detailed in Figure R609.4.1 shall be provided. The ...
2014 FBC - Residential, 5th edition > 6 Wall Construction > R609 Grouted Masonry > R609.4 Masonry Gables > R609.4.1 Rake Beam
2121.2.3.6 Masonry,
A tie beam may follow the rake of a gable or shed end if the slope does not exceed 3:12 and the requirements of Sections 2121.2.1.2 and 2121.2.1.3 ...
2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 21 Masonry > 2121 High-Velocity Hurricane Zones— Construction Details > 2121.2 Exterior Walls > 2121.2.3 Tie Beams > 2121.2.3.6
2121.2.3.6 Masonry,
A tie beam may follow the rake of a gable or shed end if the slope does not exceed 3:12 and the requirements of Sections 2121.2.1.2 and 2121.2.1.3 ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 21 Masonry > 2113 Masonry Chimneys > 2121 High-Velocity Hurricane Zones—Construction Details > 2121.2 Exterior Walls > 2121.2.3 Tie Beams > 2121.2.3.6
2121.2.3.6 Masonry,
A tie beam may follow the rake of a gable or shed end if the slope does not exceed 3:12 and the requirements of Sections 2121.2.1.2 and 2121.2.1.3 ...
2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 21 Masonry > 2121 High-Velocity Hurricane Zones— Construction Details > 2121.2 Exterior Walls > 2121.2.3 Tie Beams > 2121.2.3.6
2121.2.3 Masonry, Tie Beams
A tie beam of reinforced concrete shall be placed in all walls of unit masonry, at each floor or roof level, and at such intermediate levels as may ...
2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 21 Masonry > 2121 High-Velocity Hurricane Zones— Construction Details > 2121.2 Exterior Walls > 2121.2.3 Tie Beams