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// CODE SNIPPET

A206.6 Minimum Member Size

Existing Building Code 2009 of Pennsylvania > A2 Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Reinforced Concrete and Reinforced Masonry Wall Buildings With Flexible Diaphragms > A206 Analysis and Design > A206.6 Minimum Member Size

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Wood members used to develop anchorage forces to the diaphragm must be at least 3-inch (76 mm) nominal members for new construction and replacement. All such members must be checked for gravity and earthquake loading as part of the wall-anchorage system.

Exception: Existing 2-inch (51 mm) nominal members may be doubled and internailed to meet the strength requirement.

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