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    Document type: Practice Note

    Title: Types of masonry


    Document number: AC2215
    Version: 1

    1. Background
    From time to time when a building consent is issued, a condition is imposed that a certain type of
    masonry is to be used and that on completion the design engineer shall certify that the masonry
    work has been observed.

    The type primarily depends upon what the reinforced concrete masonry is being used for and the
    level of construction supervision to be provided. Note: types of masonry were previously referred
    to as types of masonry.

    2. Masonry types
    There are three types of masonry, i.e. type A, B and C.

    Type A
    The most stringent supervision requirements, normally only used for major masonry structures,
    such as multi-storey offices, apartments or hotels.

    In addition to periodic inspections, a supervisor is required on-the-job full time or to be present at


    critical stages of the work. It is recommended that the supervisor be a qualified engineer, or a clerk
    of works or a registered mason capable of checking reinforcing, preparation of laying surfaces,
    quality of mortar mix, workmanship, cleanliness and grout pours.

    Type B
    The type envisaged for typical one or two storey structures or masonry retaining walls exceeding
    1.5m supporting a surcharge. An engineer experienced in this type of construction shall design the
    intended work.

    The extent and timing of inspections should be at the designers discretion and sufficient to
    determine quality of workmanship, the placement of the reinforcing cleanliness and approve
    grouting procedures.

    Type C
    The type intended to be applicable to buildings or structures that may not require specific design.
    Where the design engineer permits, masonry may be constructed without observations; such
    masonry shall be design as type C. Building Inspectors can inspect this type of work.

    Other types
    Non-specific masonry designs constructed to NZS 4229:1999 can be inspected and certified by
    Building Inspectors. An example could be retaining walls less than 1.5m not supporting loads
    additional to the load of the ground, residential and small buildings of limited area.

    3. References
    NZS 4229:1999 Concrete masonry buildings not requiring specific engineering design

    Page 1 of 1 August 2011 AC2215 (v.1)

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