Ties or tiebacks, the IRC doesnt appear to differentiate.
Yep, for proper venting, I see those extension above roof requirements. I'm really most concerned what the standard of care is in the design as it relates to everyday lateral stability as it seems to be an art at best.
I think it's doubtful that anyone has gone to that extent. I mean, the IRC (Chapter 10) doesn't even require these tiebacks unless you're in a higher seismic zone...which is leading me to question what their true purpose is.
I'm really trying to put some documentation behind this. Is that a rule of thumb you use or is it cited somewhere? The brick association doesn't seem to provide this particular guideline.
Is anyone familiar masonry chimney tieback requirements? I'm researching how masonry chimneys are constructed along an exterior wall of a normal 2-story residence in non-seismic/non-high-wind zones. (and without much extension above the roof line). The IRC doesn't seem to require ties unless...
An engineer at my old firm learned the hard way the difference between a network connection and a broadband internet connection. He couldn't do jack squat on the computer that he could in the office because of the lag.
yep, been there done that. Phone is the only way to contact them. As much as I've wanted to tell them off, I havent. Being nice and giving the sob story has gotten me nowhere unfortunately.
What are the longest wait times you guys/gals have had for PE applications? I'm already licensed in a few states, but I'm dealing with one state in particular on the east coast which I'm quickly approaching 1 year since I mailed my application. Its been nonstop lost paperwork on their part and...
