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wall bracing

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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...
  2. jar546

    IRC Wall Bracing R602.10 Question

    In the 2021 IRC, Section R602.10 details the requirements for wall bracing. Within this section, there's a provision for wall bracing based on a house's seismic design category and braced wall line spacing. Given a home in Seismic Design Category D2 with a braced wall line spacing of more than...
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