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4 sections matching “IBC 1705.12” for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IRC and IBC

  • IBC 1705.12.1

    Structural wood

    • Wind: continuous inspection of field gluing; periodic for nailing, bolting and hold-downs of wood shear walls and diaphragms, unless edge nailing is more than 4 in o.c.

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 17, Special Inspections and TestsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • IBC 1705.12.2

    Cold-formed steel light-frame construction

    • Requirements for cold-formed steel light-frame construction.

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 17, Special Inspections and TestsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • IBC 1705.12.3

    Wind-resisting components

    • Wind: periodic inspection of roof covering, deck and framing connections and exterior wall covering connections.

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 17, Special Inspections and TestsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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