Gauging a wall should include
- selecting the scale according to the type of unit and wall construction
- making the walls level with the tops of openings
- providing proper spacing for seals or wire reinforcements.
IRC: Chapters 4 and 7 (https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018P4) cover modular masonry components, reinforcement, and installation.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the advantage of using scales over using inches and fractions?
- Which scale is used most often in commercial/residential construction?
NCCER Standards:
Masonry: Level One (L1NCCT28)
- 28105-04 Masonry Units and Installation Techniques