Chapter 21 Masonry

California amendments by CEC, DSA and OSHPD

California Energy Commission

2109.2.4.8.2 Vapor permeance

Amendment added with specific reference to Table 1202.3.1 to distinguish between climate zones identified in ICC model codes and climate zones identified in the California Energy Code.

Division of the State Architect

2115 Additional requirements for community colleges

Existing amendments in sections 2115.5, 2115.6, 2115.7 and 2115.9 revised as necessary to align with changes DSA and OSHPD made in sections 2104A.3, 2105A.2 and 2106A.1, and changes OSHPD made in 2104.2, 2105.2 and 2106.1. All the above-mentioned amendments in Chapters 21 and 21A have been made to provide better clarity and alignment with TMS 402/602.

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

Sections 2101, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107 and 2108

Added a new occupancy classification OSHPD 2B to address skilled nursing and intermediate care facilities to distinguish application to care facilities other than OSHPD 2A regarding grout pours, approved masonry admixtures and quality assurance measures. Revisions also made to the existing amendments to provide better clarity and alignment with TMS 402/602.

2103.4 Metal reinforcement and accessories

Amendment added clarifying that unidentified reinforcement also includes bar reinforcement without mill certification.

2103.5 Air entrainment

Amendment repealing the use of air-entraining materials or air-entraining admixtures in masonry grout.