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R602.10.1.4.1 Braced Wall Panel Location in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2

Residential Code 2009 > 6 Wall Construction > R602 Wood Wall Framing > R602.10 Wall Bracing > R602.10.1 Braced Wall Lines > R602.10.1.4 Braced Wall Panel Location > R602.10.1.4.1 Braced Wall Panel Location in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2
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Braced wall lines at exterior walls shall have a braced wall panel located at each end of the braced wall line.

Exception: For braced wall panel construction Method WSP of Section R602.10.2, the braced wall panel shall be permitted to begin no more than 8 feet (2438 mm) from each end of the braced wall line provided one of the following is satisfied in accordance with Figure R602.10.1.4.1:
  1. A minimum 24-inch-wide (610 mm) panel is applied to each side of the building corner and the two 24-inch-wide (610 mm) panels at the corner are attached to framing in accordance with Figure R602.10.4.4(1), or
  2. The end of each braced wall panel closest to the corner shall have a hold-down device fastened to the stud at the edge of the braced wall panel closest to the corner and to the foundation or framing below. The hold- down device shall be capable of providing an uplift allowable design value of at least 1,800 pounds (8 kN). The hold-down device shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.


For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound force = 4,448 N.
FIGURE R602.10.1.4.1
BRACED WALL PANELS AT ENDS OF BRACED WALL LINES IN SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORIES D0, D1 AND D2

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