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R802.7.1.1 Cantilevered portions of rafters

Los Angeles Residential Code > 8 Roof-Ceiling Construction > R802 Wood Roof Framing > R802.7 Cutting, drilling and notching > R802.7.1 Sawn lumber > R802.7.1.1 Cantilevered portions of rafters
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Notches on cantilevered portions of rafters are permitted provided the dimension of the remaining portion of the rafter is not less than 31/2 inches (89 mm) and the length of the cantilever does not exceed 24 inches (610 mm) in accordance with Figure R802.7.1.1.

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

FIGURE R802.7.1.1

RAFTER NOTCH

FIGURE R802.7.1.2

CEILING JOIST TAPER CUT

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