2108 Strength Design of Masonry — 2025 California Building Code
California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) § 2108 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
2108.1 General.¶
The design of masonry structures using strength design shall comply with Section 2106 and the requirements of Chapters 1 through 7 and Chapter 9 of TMS 402, except as modified by Sections 2108.2 through 2108.3.
Exception: AAC masonry shall comply with the requirements of Chapters 1 through 7 and Chapter 11 of TMS 402.
2108.2 TMS 402, Section 6.1.6, development.¶
Add a second paragraph to Section 6.1.6 as follows:
The required development length of reinforcement need not be greater than 72 d b .
2108.3 TMS 402, Section 6.1.6.1.1, splices.¶
Add to Sections 6.1.7.2.1 and 6.1.7.3.1 as follows:
6.1.7.3.1 – Welded splices shall not be permitted in plastic hinge zones of intermediate or special reinforced walls.
6.1.7.2.1 – Mechanical splices shall be classified as Type 1 or 2 in accordance with Section 18.2.7.1 of ACI 318. Type 1 mechanical splices shall not be used within a plastic hinge zone or within a beam-column joint of intermediate or special reinforced masonry shear walls. Type 2 mechanical splices are permitted in any location within a member.
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