Anchored Masonry Veneer Clearance to Grade

[texasinspector]

Where in the IBC can I locate the minimum clearance to grade for a brick veneer exterior wall on a slab-on-ground foundation?

Thanks,

 

[classicT]

Building Code of the Texas IHB (2015 IBC) [BS] 1405.10.1.3 Clearances​

On exterior stud walls, adhered masonry veneer shall be installed not less than 4 inches (102 mm) above the earth, or not less than 2 inches (51 mm) above paved areas, or not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) above exterior walking surfaces that are supported by the same foundation that supports the exterior wall.

 

[classicT]

Is the brick adhered veneer or anchored veneer? i.e. is it stuck to the exterior wall or is it self-supporting and tied to the exterior framed wall?

 

[texasinspector]

Is the brick adhered veneer or anchored veneer? i.e. is it stuck to the exterior wall or is it self-supporting and tied to the exterior framed wall?

Tied to the studs with wall ties. Not adhered.

 

[texasinspector]

Building Code of the Texas IHB (2015 IBC) [BS] 1405.10.1.3 Clearances​

On exterior stud walls, adhered masonry veneer shall be installed not less than 4 inches (102 mm) above the earth, or not less than 2 inches (51 mm) above paved areas, or not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) above exterior walking surfaces that are supported by the same foundation that supports the exterior wall.

Thanks!

 

[texasinspector]

Thanks!

Well, that was premature. that citation applies only to adhered. This is brick veneer that is anchored with wall ties to the studs.

 

[Jay Smith]

2015 IBC 1405.4.2 indicates there may be courses of masonry that are not above finished ground level, since it requires the weeps to be in the first course above finished ground level.

 

[classicT]

Well, that was premature. that citation applies only to adhered. This is brick veneer that is anchored with wall ties to the studs.

I think you need to go to TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5

Building Code of the Texas IHB (2015 IBC)[BS] 1405.6 Anchored Masonry Veneer​

Anchored masonry veneer shall comply with the provisions of Sections 1405.6, 1405.7, 1405.8 and 1405.9 and Sections 12.1 and 12.2 of TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5.

 

[texasinspector]

2015 IBC 1405.4.2 indicates there may be courses of masonry that are not above finished ground level, since it requires the weeps to be in the first course above finished ground level.

Thx

 

[texasinspector]

Thx

 

[texasinspector]

I think you need to go to TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5

Building Code of the Texas IHB (2015 IBC)[BS] 1405.6 Anchored Masonry Veneer​

Anchored masonry veneer shall comply with the provisions of Sections 1405.6, 1405.7, 1405.8 and 1405.9 and Sections 12.1 and 12.2 of TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5.

Thx