The maximum distance permitted by the code between the inside face of the veneer and the outside face of the backup in a brick veneer wall assembly is 4-1/2 in. What is this provision based on?

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To prevent excessive compressive stress developing in the anchors to cause them to buckle. Note that the anchors are subjected to tensile or compressive stress. The compressive stress is more critical.

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