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// CODE SNIPPET

Section 2317 High-Velocity Hurricane Zones— Unit Stresses

2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 23 Wood > 2317 High-Velocity Hurricane Zones— Unit Stresses
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2317.1 General

2317.1.1

Lumber used for joists, rafters, trusses, columns, beams and/or other structural members shall be of no less strength than No. 2 grade of Southern Pine, Douglas Fir-Larch, Hem-Fir or Spruce-Pine-Fir. Joists and rafters shall be sized according to AF&PA; Span Tables for Joists and Rafters adopted in Section 2314.4.

2317.1.2

Lumber used for studs in exterior walls and interior bearing walls shall be of no less strength than stud grade of Southern Pine, Douglas Fir-Larch, Hem-Fir or Spruce-Pine-Fir and capable of resisting all loads determined in accordance with Chapter 16 (High-Velocity Hurricane Zones). The unbraced height of the wall shall be no more than 8 feet 6 inches (2.6 m) (including top and bottom plates). Heights may be increased where justified by rational analysis prepared by a registered professional engineer or registered architect proficient in structural design.

2317.1.3

Reserved.

2317.1.4

The designer shall specify on the design drawings the size, spacing, species and grade of all load supporting members.

2317.2

Allowable stress design value may be modified for repetitive, duration, etc., factors where design is by a registered professional engineer or registered architect proficient in structural design or where such modified values are reflected in the tables of the standards in Section 2314.4.

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