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Masonry Foundation Retaining Wall Prescriptive Methods
If you are constructing a masonry retaining wall foundation system, which will support a building or a retaining wall over 4 feet in height, the walls must be designed by a design professional or the construction must comply with the R404.1.1 Design of Masonry Foundation Walls Prescriptive Methods found in the International Residential Code. The documents below will assist in the designing prescriptive masonry walls. Plans and specifications drawn to and referring to these documents will not need a design professional. All other plans for masonry retaining foundation walls will need professional design.
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ACI 530 - Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures includes the requirements of TMS 402 and ASCE 5-11. A copy of the manual is available for review in the office.
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NCMA Basement Manual - Design and Construction Using Concrete Masonry. A copy of the manual is available for review in the office.
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NCMA TEK 3-11 NCMA TEK 5-3A NCMA TEK 15-2B NCMA TEK 19-3A |