Title: Identify types and sizes of brick.
Course: Building Trades I (17009-I) > Section: Masonry: Using Masonry Skills

Identification should include the following:

- Sizes—standard, modular standard, engineered, economy, utility, and specialty
- Types—common brick, face brick, and severe-weather brick
- Grades—residential and commercial

IRC: Chapter 4, section R404 (https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018/chapter-4-foundations); chapter 6, section R606 (https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018/chapter-6-wall-construction); and chapter 7, R703.8 – R703.8.6 (https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018/chapter-7-wall-covering), identify the installation and structural design of all types of masonry products.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the most common types of brick?
- Why are there different types of brick? What are the features of each?
- What are the advantages of using large brick?

NCCER Standards:

Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills

- 00101-04 Basic Safety