Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: robert pitre, Location: Houma,la
Asked on: Monday, April 25, 2011 at 5:24 pm EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:36 am EDT
Question: In -metallic structural components, for bonding, were reinforcing steel (rebars) cross each other in a pool shell and pool deck, does eack cross over point has to be wire tie? is this what Nec is saiding in 680.26 (B) (1).?
680.26 Bonding of Reinforcing Bars in Concrete(B) Nonmetallic Structural Components(1) Reinforcing Steel. Reinforcing steel in nonmetallic structural components shall be bonded at each crossover point.
Interpretation
Yes, NEC 680.26(B)(1) requires that all crossover points of reinforcing steel (rebars) in nonmetallic structural components, such as a pool shell or pool deck, must be wire tied. This is to ensure proper electrical bonding between the rebars and to provide structural integrity.The purpose of wire tying rebars is to:
Improve electrical conductivity
Wire ties create a low-resistance electrical path between the rebars, facilitating the flow of fault currents and preventing electrical shock.
Provide mechanical strength
Wire ties hold the rebars in place and prevent them from shifting or becoming loose during construction or under load.*
Enhance structural integrity: Properly tied rebars act as a unified structure, increasing the overall strength and durability of the nonmetallic component.Therefore, it is essential to wire tie reinforcing steel at each crossover point in nonmetallic structural components to comply with NEC requirements and ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Flag for review