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2015 r602.7.2 error

Francis Vineyard

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In case you missed it; from Simpson StrongTie Code Corner April 2015. Floor rim boards as a header, all floor joist should be supported with a hanger on the rim board. The top plate should not bear load from the floor joists.

Wrong illustration published in the book;



Correct illustration from code proposal;

 
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