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    404.1 item 4

    Re: 404.1 item 4 Mule, I agree. Unfortunately, I have to wait for the State (WA) to get done debating the "finer" points of the code prior to adopting it on July 1. I'm thinking there must be a reason it was removed from the code so if it meets the '09 I'll run with it as an alternate method...
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    404.1 item 4

    Re: 404.1 item 4 "Full blocking first two joist in and 2x4 after that." 2x4 after that where? At panel edges? 48" o.c.? 24"o.c.? Flat blocking would imply panel edges, but if it's flat it doesn't really help with joist racking unless they want it at the bottom of the joist but the code...
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    404.1 item 4

    The above code section states ".......... and be flat blocked with min. 2x4 blocking elsewhere." Where is elsewhere? All the panel edges in the floor diaphragm? Hard to figure what the intent is even.
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