ICC MASONRY EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULL SOLUTION VIEW AHEAD QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
◉When the ambient temperature exceeds 100 degrees F or exceeds
90 degrees F with a wind velocity over 8 mph, what is the maximum
distance that mortar may be spread ahead of AAC masonry units?
Answer: 4'; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 11.2.4,
2006 IBC 2104.4.2.1(5).
◉What is the maximum spacing for weep holes placed in the outside
wythe of masonry walls? Answer: 33" on center; 2006 IBC 2104.1.8
◉The maximum corbeled projection beyond the face of the wall for
multiwythe walls bonded by mortar or grout, and wall ties or
masonry
headers is Answer: 1/2 the wall thickness; 2006 IBC 2104.2
◉The maximum spacing of movement joints is Answer: 25' or three
times the wall height; ACI 530
, ◉In masonry construction, what type of joint is used to allow
dimensional changes in masonry, minimize random wall cracks and
other distress? Answer: Movement joint; ACI 530
◉In masonry construction, what is the maximum tolerance
permitted
for vertical alignment of nonbearing columns and walls? Answer:
+/- 3/4"; ACI 530, S-21, Section 3.3G (2) (d)
◉Which type of mortar is used for placing adhered masonry veneer?
Answer: Type S; ACI 530, S-2O, Section 3.3C (2)
◉What is the minimum thickness required for parapet walls of
masonry construction? Answer: 8"; 2006 IBC 2109.5.2.6.
◉The minimum thickness of masonry shear walls shall be Answer:
8"; 2006 IBC 2109.5.2.6.
◉The minimum length of lap for bars in tension or compression
shall be
not less than Answer: 12"; RGBM 14th Edition, Section 5.13
FULL SOLUTION VIEW AHEAD QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
◉When the ambient temperature exceeds 100 degrees F or exceeds
90 degrees F with a wind velocity over 8 mph, what is the maximum
distance that mortar may be spread ahead of AAC masonry units?
Answer: 4'; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 11.2.4,
2006 IBC 2104.4.2.1(5).
◉What is the maximum spacing for weep holes placed in the outside
wythe of masonry walls? Answer: 33" on center; 2006 IBC 2104.1.8
◉The maximum corbeled projection beyond the face of the wall for
multiwythe walls bonded by mortar or grout, and wall ties or
masonry
headers is Answer: 1/2 the wall thickness; 2006 IBC 2104.2
◉The maximum spacing of movement joints is Answer: 25' or three
times the wall height; ACI 530
, ◉In masonry construction, what type of joint is used to allow
dimensional changes in masonry, minimize random wall cracks and
other distress? Answer: Movement joint; ACI 530
◉In masonry construction, what is the maximum tolerance
permitted
for vertical alignment of nonbearing columns and walls? Answer:
+/- 3/4"; ACI 530, S-21, Section 3.3G (2) (d)
◉Which type of mortar is used for placing adhered masonry veneer?
Answer: Type S; ACI 530, S-2O, Section 3.3C (2)
◉What is the minimum thickness required for parapet walls of
masonry construction? Answer: 8"; 2006 IBC 2109.5.2.6.
◉The minimum thickness of masonry shear walls shall be Answer:
8"; 2006 IBC 2109.5.2.6.
◉The minimum length of lap for bars in tension or compression
shall be
not less than Answer: 12"; RGBM 14th Edition, Section 5.13
