Interpretation #6588

Published July 13, 2010

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Original Request

Code Version
2007
Code
RESIDENT
Code Description
Residential
Chapter
7
Section
703
Topic
Masonry Veneer

Question

Is it the intent of Florida Building Code - Residential Section 703.4 to not allow a stone veneer meeting the requirements of ACI 530 to be installed as an Adhered Masonry Veneer?

Answer Published 07/13/2010 at 8:50 AM

No, provided the stone veneer meets the definition for
Adhered Masonry Veneer, which is defined in Section 1402.1
of the Florida building Code - Building as "Veneer secured
and supported through the adhesion of an approved bonding
material applied to an approved backing."

Commentary

None.