(A) Vertical reinforcing bars, a minimum three-eighths inch in diameter, shall be placed in the center of the stem wall, two per bale, and extend up a minimum of 24 inches, and be embedded a minimum of four inches into the concrete stem wall. Bales shall be pinned, using two three-eighths inch diameter bars per bale, and use pins long enough to provide at least one vertical bar from stem wall to top of wall, with a minimum of one full bale overlap where not continuous.
(B) For the purpose of attaching stucco mesh to the wall, 12d or larger galvanized common double-headed nails shall be embedded in the concrete a minimum of one inch below the top of the stem wall, with the heads embedded a minimum of two inches into the concrete, and the points extending a minimum of three-fourths inch from the face of the stem wall, and spaced a minimum of six inches on center on both sides of the wall.
(Res. 96-17, passed 12-12-1996)