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R602.10.3.1 Adjustment of Length of Braced Panels

Residential Code 2009 > 6 Wall Construction > R602 Wood Wall Framing > R602.10 Wall Bracing > R602.10.3 Minimum Length of Braced Panels > R602.10.3.1 Adjustment of Length of Braced Panels
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When story height (H), measured in feet, exceeds 10 feet (3048 mm), in accordance with Section R301.3, the minimum length of braced wall panels specified in Section R602.10.3 shall be increased by a factor H/10. See Table R602.10.3.1. Interpolation is permitted.

TABLE R602.10.3.1
MINIMUM LENGTH REQUIREMENTS FOR BRACED WALL PANELS
SEISMIC DESIGN
CATEGORY AND
WIND SPEED
BRACING
METHOD
HEIGHT OF BRACED WALL PANEL
8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft 12 ft
SDC A, B, C, D0, D1 and D2
Wind speed < 110 mph
DWB, WSP, SFB, PBS,
PCP, HPS and Method GB
when double sided
4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 5" 4' - 10"
Method GB, single sided 8' - 0" 8' - 0" 8' - 0" 8' - 10" 9' - 8"

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.

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