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2508.6.3 Blocking of Perimeter Edges

Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 25 Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster > 2508 Gypsum Construction > 2508.6 Horizontal Gypsum Board or Gypsum Panel Product Diaphragm Ceilings > 2508.6.3 Blocking of Perimeter Edges
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Perimeter edges shall be blocked using a wood member not less than 2-inch by 6-inch (51 mm by 152 mm) nominal dimension. Blocking material shall be installed flat over the top plate of the wall to provide a nailing surface not less than 2 inches (51 mm) in width for the attachment of the gypsum board or gypsum panel product.

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2508.6.3 Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster, Blocking of Perimeter Edges
Perimeter edges shall be blocked using a wood member not less than 2-inch by 6-inch (51 mm by 152 mm) nominal dimension. Blocking material shall ...
Building Code 2021 of Illinois > 25 Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster > 2508 Gypsum Construction > 2508.6 Horizontal Gypsum Board or Gypsum Panel Product Diaphragm Ceilings > 2508.6.3 Blocking of Perimeter Edges
2508.6.3 Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster, Blocking of Perimeter Edges
Perimeter edges shall be blocked using a wood member not less than 2-inch by 6-inch (51 mm by 152 mm) nominal dimension. Blocking material shall ...
Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 25 Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster > 2508 Gypsum Construction > 2508.6 Horizontal Gypsum Board or Gypsum Panel Product Diaphragm Ceilings > 2508.6.3 Blocking of Perimeter Edges
Section 2508 Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster, Gypsum Construction
Perimeter edges shall be blocked using a wood member not less than 2-inch by 6-inch (51 mm by 152 mm ...
Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 25 Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster > 2508 Gypsum Construction
A304.1.3 Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings, Floor Joists Not Parallel to Foundations
Existing connections at the top and bottom edges of an existing rim joist or blocking need not be verified in one story buildings. In multiple-story ...
Existing Building Code 2021 of Illinois > A Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings > A304 Strengthening Requirements > A304.1 General > A304.1.3 Floor Joists Not Parallel to Foundations
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