Section 515C — TEST OF ANCHORS IN UNREINFORCED MASONRY WALLS
515C.3 Torque Testing of New Bolts.
San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes · 2022 edition · ingested 2026-07-08 · San Francisco
515C.3 Torque Testing of New Bolts. Bolts which are embedded in unreinforced masonry walls shall be tested using a torque calibrated wrench to the following minimum torques:
| 1/2-inch-diameter bolts – 40 foot-pounds. | Col2 |
|---|---|
| (12.7 mm) | (5.54 M-Kg) |
| 5/8-inch-diameter bolts – 50 foot-pounds. | 5/8-inch-diameter bolts – 50 foot-pounds. |
| (16 mm) | (6.93 M-Kg) |
| 3/4-inch-diameter bolts – 60 foot-pounds. | 3/4-inch-diameter bolts – 60 foot-pounds. |
| (19 mm) | (8.31 M-Kg) |