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• R602.12

  Simplified Wall Bracing

  • Simple wall bracing works for up to three stories on concrete or masonry, walls 10 ft or less, roofs 15 ft eave-to-ridge, 130 mph or less in B or C, SDC A-C (A-B townhouses), with 1/2 in interior gypsum.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 6, Wall ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R311.7.2

  Location

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 3, Building PlanningRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R606.12.2.3.1

  Connections to Masonry Shear Walls

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 6, Wall ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 202

  Fire-rated glazing

  • Glazing with a fire protection rating or a fire-resistance rating.

  Works withIBC 716

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 2, DefinitionsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R603.1

  General

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 6, Wall ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R302.5

  Dwelling Unit Garage Opening and Penetration Protection

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 3, Building PlanningRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 703.2.2

  Analytical methods

  • Ratings may come from approved-source designs, prescriptive 721 designs, 722 calculations, engineering comparison with tested assemblies, or agency-certified designs.

  Works withIBC 721IBC 722

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Protection FeaturesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 717.6.2.1.1

  Dynamic systems

  • Fans-on systems use dynamic-rated ceiling radiation dampers.

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Protection FeaturesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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