(A) Height limitation. Bale walls shall not exceed one story in height and the bale portion shall not exceed a height to width ratio of 5.6:1 (for example, the maximum height for the bale portion of a 23 inch thick wall would be ten feet, eight inches), unless the structure is designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such, and approved by the building official.
(B) Exception. In the non-load-bearing exterior end walls of structures with gable or shed roofs, an approved continuous assembly shall be required at the roof bearing assembly level.
(Res. 96-17, passed 12-12-1996)