RESPONSE: Per TMS code, section 12.2, there are commonly known prescriptive options for supporting masonry veneers, and other alternative options. See the following article for more information: SUPPORTING MASONRY VENEERS
First of all you really shouldn’t call them “veneers” since a veneer is supposed to be non-loadbearing. The correct terminology is reinforced cladding or just a reinforced brick panel. When you make that distinction then there are no prescriptive requirements for support and will depend on the design of the anchoring system. In some situations where you have large building drift due to wind or seismic you may find supporting angles at every floor necessary.
First of all you really shouldn’t call them “veneers” since a veneer is supposed to be non-loadbearing. The correct terminology is reinforced cladding or just a reinforced brick panel. When you make that distinction then there are no prescriptive requirements for support and will depend on the design of the anchoring system. In some situations where you have large building drift due to wind or seismic you may find supporting angles at every floor necessary.