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2308.5.9 Cutting and Notching

Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 23 Wood > 2308 Conventional Light-Frame Construction > 2308.5 Wall Construction > 2308.5.9 Cutting and Notching
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In exterior walls and bearing partitions, wood studs are permitted to be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent of the width of the stud. Cutting or notching of studs to a depth not greater than 40 percent of the width of the stud is permitted in nonbearing partitions not supporting loads other than the weight of the partition.

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2308.5.9 Wood, Cutting and Notching
In exterior walls and bearing partitions, a wood stud shall not be cut or notched in excess of 25 percent of its depth. In nonbearing ...
Building Code 2021 of Illinois > 23 Wood > 2308 Conventional Light-Frame Construction > 2308.5 Wall Construction > 2308.5.9 Cutting and Notching
2308.5.9 Wood, Cutting and Notching
In exterior walls and bearing partitions, wood studs are permitted to be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent of the width of the stud ...
Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 23 Wood > 2308 Conventional Light-Frame Construction > 2308.5 Wall Construction > 2308.5.9 Cutting and Notching
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Building Code 2021 of Illinois > 23 Wood > 2303 Minimum Standards and Quality > 2303.4 Trusses > 2303.4.5 Alterations to Trusses
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