Title: Install wire reinforcements.
Course: Masonry II (17008-II) > Section: Constructing Commercial Masonry

Installation should include composite cavity wall, including wire reinforcements, built according to engineering specifications.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What type of wire should be used for exterior joint reinforcement?
- What are the vertical spacing requirements for wire reinforcement?
- What distance must be maintained between high-voltage electrical lines and any materials or equipment?

NCCER Masonry Standards

Level Two, Module Three (28203-14): Reinforced Masonry

This module describes the use of grout and other types of reinforcement, such as reinforcing steel, to strengthen and support masonry structures. The module also describes the locations where grout can be used and the techniques for placement.