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R802.4.3 Hips and valleys

Residential Code 2018 > 8 Roof-Ceiling Construction > R802 Wood Roof Framing > R802.4 Rafters > R802.4.3 Hips and valleys
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Hip and valley rafters shall be not less than 2 inches (51 mm) nominal in thickness and not less in depth than the cut end of the rafter. Hip and valley rafters shall be supported at the ridge by a brace to a bearing partition or be designed to carry and distribute the specific load at that point.
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