The initial Public Comment Period for proposed revisions to the 2016 Edition of its Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402-16 and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602-16) and their companion commentaries was held from June 1 though July 15, 2021, in accordance with the rules of The Masonry Society requiring proposed changes to standardized documents be open for public comment for a period of not less than 45 days. During that Period, 220 comments were received. These comments have been considered by the Committee, which has responded to each comment, and proposed changes if appropriate. Some changes may be forwarded to new business for the next revision cycle.
Public comments from the initial Public Comment Period and responses from the Committee can be viewed on the TMS 402/602-22 Closure Page.
Anyone may comment on revisions made as a result of the initial public comment period. To do so, submit a comment using the form below by July 17, 2022. Comments received from this second public comment period will be considered during the next revision cycle.
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