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    Stud to Stud Bracing

    Understanding that Table R602.3(1) item 8 details how to fasten studs to eachother, as an inspector I cannot verify they were connected correctly. In order to 'show' they are fastened, most of my contractors strap them together using Simpson CS16 straps across at an angle. Simpson does not have...
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    span of beams supported by columns of section 9.17 of OBC?

    This is from Ontario building code Division B part 9: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Section 9.17. Columns 9.17.1. Scope 9.17.1.1. Application (1) This Section applies to columns used to...
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