// CODE SNIPPET
A113.7 Veneer
JUMP TO FULL CODE CHAPTER
1. Veneer shall be anchored with approved anchor ties conforming to the required design capacity specified in the building code and shall be placed at a maximum spacing of 24 inches (610 mm) with a maximum supported area of 4 square feet (0.372 m2).
Existing veneer anchor ties may be considered adequate if they are of corrugated galvanized iron strips not less than 1 inch (25 mm) in width, 8 inches (203 mm) in length and 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) in thickness, or the equivalent.
2. The location and condition of existing veneer anchor ties shall be verified as follows:
2.1. An approved testing laboratory shall verify the location and spacing of the ties and shall submit a report to the building official for approval as part of the structural analysis.
2.2. The veneer in a selected area shall be removed to expose a representative sample of ties (not less than four) for inspection by the building official.
Exception: Existing anchor ties for attaching brick veneer to brick backing may be acceptable, provided the ties are in good condition and conform to the following minimum size and material requirements.
Existing veneer anchor ties may be considered adequate if they are of corrugated galvanized iron strips not less than 1 inch (25 mm) in width, 8 inches (203 mm) in length and 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) in thickness, or the equivalent.
2. The location and condition of existing veneer anchor ties shall be verified as follows:
2.1. An approved testing laboratory shall verify the location and spacing of the ties and shall submit a report to the building official for approval as part of the structural analysis.
2.2. The veneer in a selected area shall be removed to expose a representative sample of ties (not less than four) for inspection by the building official.
Related Code Sections
A113.7 Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings, Veneer
1. Veneer shall be anchored with approved anchor ties conforming to the required design capacity specified in the building code and shall be placed ...
Existing Building Code 2015 of Idaho > A1 Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings > A113 Detailed System Design Requirements > A113.7 Veneer
1404.10.1.4.3 Exterior Walls, Adhering Veneer
The masonry veneer units shall be adhered to the mortar scratch coat with a nominal 1 / 2 -inch-thick (12.7 mm) setting bed of mortar complying ...
Building Code 2018 of Idaho > 14 Exterior Walls > 1404 Installation of Wall Coverings > 1404.10 Adhered Masonry Veneer > 1404.10.1 Exterior Adhered Masonry Veneer > 1404.10.1.4 Adhered Masonry Veneer Installed With Lath and Mortar > 1404.10.1.4.3 Adhering Veneer
1405.10.1.4.3 Exterior Walls, Adhering Veneer
The masonry veneer units shall be adhered to the mortar scratch coat with a nominal 1 / 2 -inch-thick (12.7 mm) setting bed of mortar complying ...
Building Code 2015 of Idaho > 14 Exterior Walls > 1405 Installation of Wall Coverings > 1405.10 Adhered Masonry Veneer > 1405.10.1 Exterior Adhered Masonry Veneer > 1405.10.1.4 Adhered Masonry Veneer Installed With Lath and Mortar > 1405.10.1.4.3 Adhering Veneer
1405.12 Exterior Walls, Glass Veneer
The area of a single section of thin exterior structural glass veneer shall not exceed 10 square feet (0.93 m 2 ) where that section is not more than ...
Building Code 2015 of Idaho > 14 Exterior Walls > 1405 Installation of Wall Coverings > 1405.12 Glass Veneer