N.M. Admin. Code § 14.7.5.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 14.7.5.11 - WALL REINFORCING

A. The bottom course of the bale wall shall be pinned to the foundation with #4 rebar with a minimum of two pins per bale. These pins should be embedded into the foundation to a depth of not less than seven inches (7") and should continue vertically halfway into the second course of bales.

B. Each subsequent course of bales shall have two (2) rebar pins per bale that extend vertically through that course and halfway into the second adjacent course below penetrating a total of two and one half courses. All rebar shall be located approximately nine inches (9") from the bale ends and centered on the width of the bale.

C. A continuous horizontal ladder reinforcing shall be placed horizontally between courses at mid wall height and shall be fastened twice per bale to the twine or wire.

N.M. Admin. Code § 14.7.5.11

14.7.5.11 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.5.11 NMAC, 1-1-08