First, forgive any stupidity because I am confused.
I have a 34' wall, 2x6 construction, 24" oc, with a 6' patio door centered in the wall. To each side of the door I have a 8'X5' window. The windows are centered between the patio door and the corners. The exterior is continuouly sheated in 7/16" plywood.
This leaves 3' between the corners of the wall and the window opening. To me, code says that with a 9' wall I am required to leave 27" of braced wall between the window opening and the corner according to 3b of the list of sheating options due to the window opening being less than 63" in height.
The inspector wants 4' or a simpson alternate panel.
This is the first floor of a 2 story home.
What is correct? Thank you.
I have a 34' wall, 2x6 construction, 24" oc, with a 6' patio door centered in the wall. To each side of the door I have a 8'X5' window. The windows are centered between the patio door and the corners. The exterior is continuouly sheated in 7/16" plywood.
This leaves 3' between the corners of the wall and the window opening. To me, code says that with a 9' wall I am required to leave 27" of braced wall between the window opening and the corner according to 3b of the list of sheating options due to the window opening being less than 63" in height.
The inspector wants 4' or a simpson alternate panel.
This is the first floor of a 2 story home.
What is correct? Thank you.