Concrete masonry unit wall assemblies detail two distinct lintel bar location types designated as Type A-1 and Type A-2. The Type A-1 detail incorporates lintel blocks terminating at the edge of the opening typically, with horizontal reinforcing located three inches to the centerline typically. The Type A-2 detail places horizontal reinforcing three inches to the centerline within standard bond beam configurations.
TYPE A-1 TYPE A-2 LINTEL BAR LOCATION TYPES CL 3" LINTEL BLK, DO NOT CONT LINTEL BLK BEYOND EDGE OF OPNG, TYP CL 2" 3" TO CL HORIZ REINF, TYP 3" TO CL OF HORIZ REINF, TYP
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