12-A DCMR 2113
2113. MASONRY CHIMNEYS
Cite as D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12-A, § 2113
2113 MASONRY CHIMNEYS
2113.4 Seismic anchorage
Strike the Exception to Section 2113.4 in the International Building Code and insert new Exceptions into Section 2113.4 in the Building Code in its place to read as follows:
Exceptions: Seismic anchorage is not required for the following:
In structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A.
Where the masonry chimney is constructed completely integral to the exterior masonry walls.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 5690 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2).
The District of Columbia Building Code (2017), referred to as the “Building Code,” consists of the 2015 edition of the International Building Code (International Building Code), published by the International Code Council (ICC), as amended by the Building Code Supplement of 2017 (12-A DCMR). The International Building Code is copyrighted by the ICC and therefore is not republished here. However, a copy of the text may be obtained at: https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/IBC2015.
District of Columbia Municipal Regulations
Building Code Supplement of 2017
12-A DCMR § 2113