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// CODE SNIPPET

[BS] A403.9.3 Hold-Down Connectors

Los Angeles Existing Building Code > A4 Earthquake Risk Reduction in Wood-Frame Residential Buildings With Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls > A403 Analysis and Design > A403.9 Wood-Framed Shear Walls > A403.9.3 Hold-Down Connectors
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[BS] A403.9.3.1 Expansion Anchors in Tension

Expansion anchors that provide tension strength by friction resistance shall not be used to connect hold-down devices to existing concrete or masonry elements.

[BS] A403.9.3.2 Required Depth of Embedment

The required depth of embedment or edge distance for the anchor used in the hold-down connector shall be provided in the concrete or masonry below any plain concrete slab unless satisfactory evidence is submitted to the code official that shows that the concrete slab and footings are of monolithic construction.

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A403.9.3 Earthquake Risk Reduction in Wood-Frame Residential Buildings With Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls, Hold-Down Connectors
distance for the anchor used in the hold-down connector shall be provided in the concrete or masonry below any plain concrete slab unless satisfactory ...
Los Angeles Existing Building Code > A4 Earthquake Risk Reduction in Wood-Frame Residential Buildings With Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls > A403 Analysis and Design > A403.9 Wood-Framed Shear Walls > A403.9.3 Hold-Down Connectors
2308.6.10 Wood, Limitations of Concrete or Masonry Veneer
, and the total length of braced wall panels shall be not less than 45 percent of the braced wall line length. 3.3. Hold-down connectors with an allowable ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 23 Wood > 2308 Conventional Light-Frame Construction > 2308.6 Wall Bracing > 2308.6.10 Limitations of Concrete or Masonry Veneer
2308.6.10 Wood, Limitations of Concrete or Masonry Veneer
Hold-down connectors with an allowable capacity of 2,000 pounds (8896 N) shall be provided at the ends of each braced wall panel for the second ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 23 Wood > 2308 Conventional Light-Frame Construction > 2308.6 Wall Bracing > 2308.6.10 Limitations of Concrete or Masonry Veneer
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