BOAF Interpretations

Interpretation #8565

Original Request

Requested By: David Toth
Requester E-Mail: david_tntbuilders@comcast.net
Code Version: 2021
Code: RESIDENT
Code Description:
Chapter:
Section: R606.3.4
Topic: Clearnce of rebar and masonry
Question: In a masonry filled cell, can the dowel or down bar rest against the cement block and still have minimal clearance required ?

Answer:

Based upon the language - no. Bars shall be completely embedded in mortar or grout. Joint reinforcement embedded in horizontal mortar joints shall not have less than 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) mortar coverage from the exposed face. Other reinforcement shall have a minimum coverage of one bar diameter over all bars, but not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm), except where exposed to weather or soil, in which case the minimum coverage shall be 2 inches (51 mm).

On 09/30/2021 at 1:28 PM

Commentary:

None.

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