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• IBC 2304.1

  General

  • General scope for Section 2304.

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• IBC 2304.2

  Size of structural members

  • Requirements for size of structural members.

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• IBC 2304.3

  Wall framing

  • Requirements for wall framing; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.4

  Floor and roof framing

  • Requirements for floor and roof framing; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.5

  Framing around flues and chimneys

  • Combustible framing stays at least 2 in from chimneys and fireplaces and 6 in from flue openings.

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• IBC 2304.6

  Exterior wall sheathing

  • Requirements for exterior wall sheathing; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 1609

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• IBC 2304.7

  Interior paneling

  • Requirements for interior paneling; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC Table 2304.10.2IBC Chapter 8

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• IBC 2304.8

  Floor and roof sheathing

  • Floor and roof sheathing spans per Tables 2304.8(1)–(5) (e.g. 24/16 panel: 24 in roof, 16 in floor; 48/24: 48 in roof, 24 in floor).

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• IBC 2304.9

  Lumber decking

  • Requirements for lumber decking; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.10

  Connectors and fasteners

  • Requirements for connectors and fasteners; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.11

  Heavy timber construction

  • Heavy timber minimum sizes per Table 2304.11: floor-supporting columns 8×8 sawn (6¾×8¼ glulam); floor beams 6×10; roof-only columns 6×8; roof framing 4×6 (3 in with sprinklers).

  Works withIBC 602.4IBC 2304.11.1IBC 2304.11.4IBC 2304.11.2IBC 2304.9IBC Table 2304.11

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• IBC 2304.12

  Protection against decay and termites

  • Requirements for protection against decay and termites; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.13

  Long-term loading

  • Requirements for long-term loading; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 1604.3.1IBC 2305

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• IBC 2304.3.1

  Bottom plates

  • Studs bear fully on a 2 in nominal plate at least as wide as the studs.

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• IBC 2304.3.2

  Framing over openings

  • Requirements for framing over openings.

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• IBC 2304.3.3

  Shrinkage

  • Wood walls support no more than two floors and a roof unless shrinkage is analyzed.

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• IBC 2304.6.1

  Wood structural panel sheathing

  • Wall sheathing as exposed finish is exterior grade; otherwise Exposure 1. Table 2304.6.1 limits wind speed by panel, nail and stud spacing (e.g. 7/16 in panel, 8d at 6/12, studs 16 in: 170 mph Exp. B).

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• IBC 2304.8.1

  Structural floor sheathing

  • Requirements for structural floor sheathing; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.8.2

  Structural roof sheathing

  • Requirements for structural roof sheathing; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.9.1

  General

  • General scope for Section 2304.

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• IBC 2304.9.2

  Layup patterns

  • Requirements for layup patterns; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.9.3

  Mechanically laminated decking

  • Requirements for mechanically laminated decking; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.9.4

  Two-inch sawn tongue-and-groove decking

  • Requirements for two-inch sawn tongue-and-groove decking; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 2304.9.4.1IBC 2304.9.4.3

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• IBC 2304.9.5

  Three- and four-inch sawn tongue-and-groove decking

  • Requirements for three- and four-inch sawn tongue-and-groove decking; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.10.1

  Fire protection of connections

  • Connections in rated Type IV-A/B/C members are protected for the rating time, by test or by limiting temperature rise (250°F average, 325°F max).

  Works withIBC 703.2

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• IBC 2304.10.2

  Fastener requirements

  • Wood connections meet the fastening schedule in Table 2304.10.2 (e.g. top plate splices 8-16d each side with 24 in lap; rafter to plate 3-10d toenails; stud to stud 16d at 24 in).

  Works withIBC 2302.1IBC 2308.11.3.1IBC 2308.11.4IBC 2305IBC 104.2.3IBC Table 2304.10.2IBC Table 2308.11.3.1IBC Table 2308.11.4

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• IBC 2304.10.3

  Sheathing fasteners

  • Requirements for sheathing fasteners.

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• IBC 2304.10.4

  Joist hangers and framing anchors

  • Requirements for joist hangers and framing anchors.

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• IBC 2304.10.5

  Other fasteners

  • Requirements for other fasteners.

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• IBC 2304.10.6

  Fasteners and connectors in contact with preservative-treated and fire-retardant-treated wood

  • Requirements for fasteners and connectors in contact with preservative-treated and fire-retardant-treated wood; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.10.7

  Load path

  • Discontinuous wall framing is tied for a continuous load path with corrosion-resistant metal at least 0.0329 in.

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• IBC 2304.10.8

  Framing requirements

  • Requirements for framing requirements.

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• IBC 2304.11.1

  Details of heavy timber structural members

  • Requirements for details of heavy timber structural members; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.11.2

  Partitions and walls

  • Requirements for partitions and walls; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 2304.11.2.1IBC 2304.11.2.2

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• IBC 2304.11.3

  Floors

  • Requirements for floors; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 602.4.4.3IBC 2304.11.3.1IBC 2304.11.3.2

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• IBC 2304.11.4

  Roof decks

  • Requirements for roof decks; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 602.4.4.3IBC 2304.11.4.1IBC 2304.11.4.2IBC Chapter 16

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• IBC 2304.12.1

  Locations requiring waterborne preservatives or naturally durable wood

  • Requirements for locations requiring waterborne preservatives or naturally durable wood; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.12.2

  Other locations

  • Requirements for other locations; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 2304.12.2.1IBC 2304.12.2.8

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• IBC 2304.12.3

  Attic ventilation

  • Requirements for attic ventilation; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 1202.2.2

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• IBC 2304.12.4

  Under-floor ventilation (crawl space)

  • Requirements for under-floor ventilation (crawl space); see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 1202.4

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• IBC 2304.9.2.1

  Simple span pattern

  • Requirements for simple span pattern.

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• IBC 2304.9.2.2

  Two-span continuous pattern

  • Requirements for two-span continuous pattern.

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• IBC 2304.9.2.3

  Combination simple and two-span continuous pattern

  • Requirements for combination simple and two-span continuous pattern.

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• IBC 2304.9.2.4

  Cantilevered pieces intermixed pattern

  • Requirements for cantilevered pieces intermixed pattern.

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• IBC 2304.9.2.5

  Controlled random pattern

  • Requirements for controlled random pattern; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.9.3.1

  General

  • General scope for Section 2304.

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• IBC 2304.9.3.2

  Nailing

  • Requirements for nailing; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC Table 2304.9.3.2

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• IBC 2304.9.3.3

  Controlled random pattern

  • Requirements for controlled random pattern.

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• IBC 2304.9.4.1

  General

  • General scope for Section 2304.

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• IBC 2304.9.4.2

  Nailing

  • Requirements for nailing.

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• IBC 2304.9.4.3

  Controlled random pattern

  • Requirements for controlled random pattern.

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• IBC 2304.9.5.1

  General

  • General scope for Section 2304.

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• IBC 2304.9.5.2

  Nailing

  • Requirements for nailing.

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• IBC 2304.9.5.3

  Controlled random pattern

  • Requirements for controlled random pattern.

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• IBC 2304.10.6.1

  Fasteners and connectors for preservative-treated wood

  • Fasteners in preservative-treated wood are hot-dip galvanized, stainless, silicon bronze or copper; exterior connectors G185 unless the maker says otherwise.

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• IBC 2304.10.6.2

  Fastenings for wood foundations

  • Requirements for fastenings for wood foundations.

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• IBC 2304.10.6.3

  Fasteners for fire-retardant-treated wood used in exterior applications or wet or damp locations

  • Requirements for fasteners for fire-retardant-treated wood used in exterior applications or wet or damp locations.

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• IBC 2304.10.6.4

  Fasteners for fire-retardant-treated wood used in interior applications

  • Requirements for fasteners for fire-retardant-treated wood used in interior applications; see linked sections.

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• IBC 2304.11.1.1

  Columns

  • Requirements for columns; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC Table 2304.11

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• IBC 2304.11.1.2

  Floor framing

  • Requirements for floor framing; see linked sections.

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