Chapter 8-8 — ARCHAIC MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
8-811 Veneers — 2025 California Historical Building Code
California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · California
Cite as: 2025 California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8) § 8-811 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
8-811.1 Terra cotta and stone. Terra cotta, cast stone and natural stone veneers shall be investigated for the presence of suitable anchorage. Steel anchors shall be investigated for deterioration or corrosion. New or supplemental anchorage shall be provided as appropriate.
8-811.2 Anchorage. Brick veneer with mechanical anchorage at spacings greater than required by the regular code may remain, provided the anchorages have not corroded. Nail strength in withdrawal in wood sheathing may be utilized to its capacity in accordance with code values.
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