Revised DSA Interpretation of Regulations: IR 16-11 and IR 21-1

Revised DSA Masonry Publications
Published on May 12, 2023
in Building code , Compliance , Construction

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has revised IR 16-11: Seismic Out-Of-Plane Forces for Non-Bearing Non-Shear Concrete and Masonry Walls: 2022 CBC and IR 21-1: Non-Bearing Non-Shear Masonry Walls: 2022 CBC which are accessible on DSA’s Publications webpage.

IR 16-11 was revised due to the 2022 California Building Code (CBC). Other notable changes include an updated omega factor and clarification of the load pattern for seismic load on free-standing cantilever site walls.

IR 21-1 was revised due to the 2022 CBC. Other notable changes include an updated Appendix A Table and footnotes.

For questions regarding IR 16-11 and or IR 21-1, please contact DSA Codes and Standards team at (916) 445-8100.