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A404.2 Minimum Required Retrofit

Existing Building Code 2015 of Idaho > A4 Earthquake Risk Reduction in Wood-Frame Residential Buildings With Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls > A404 Prescriptive Measures for Weak Story > A404.2 Minimum Required Retrofit
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A404.2.1 Anchor Size and Spacing

The anchor size and spacing shall be a minimum of 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) in diameter at 32 inches (813 mm) on center. Where existing anchors are inadequate, supplemental or alternative approved connectors (such as new steel plates bolted to the side of the foundation and nailed to the sill) shall be used.

A404.2.2 Connection to Floor Above

Shear wall top plates shall be connected to blocking or rim joist at upper floor with a minimum of 18-gage galvanized steel angle clips 41/2 inches (114 mm) long with 12-8d nails spaced no farther than 16 inches (406 mm) on center, or by equivalent shear transfer methods.

A404.2.3 Shear Wall Sheathing

The shear wall sheathing shall be a minimum of 15/32 inch (11.9 mm) 5-Ply Structural I with 10d nails at 4 inches (102 mm) on center at edges and 12 inches (305 mm) on center at field; blocked all edges with 3 by 4 board or larger. Where existing sill plates are less than 3-by thick, place flat 2-by on top of sill between studs, with flat 18-gage galvanized steel clips 41/2 inches (114 mm) long with 12-8d nails or 3/8-inch-diameter (9.5 mm) lags through blocking for shear transfer to sill plate. Stagger nailing from wall sheathing between existing sill and new blocking. Anchor new blocking to foundation as specified above.

A404.2.4 Shear Wall Hold-Downs

Shear walls shall be provided with hold-down anchors at each end. Two hold-down anchors are required at intersecting corners. Hold-downs shall be approved connectors with a minimum 5/8-inch-diameter (15.9 mm) threaded rod or other approved anchor with a minimum allowable load of 4,000 pounds (17.8 kN). Anchor embedment in concrete shall be not less than 5 inches (127 mm). Tie-rod systems shall be not less than 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) in diameter unless using high-strength cable. High-strength cable elongation shall not exceed 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) under a 4,000 pound (17.8 kN) axial load.

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A404.2 Earthquake Risk Reduction in Wood-Frame Residential Buildings With Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls, Minimum Required Retrofit
The anchor size and spacing shall be a minimum of 3 / 4 inch (19.1 mm) in diameter at 32 inches (813 mm) on center. Where existing anchors ...
Existing Building Code 2015 of Idaho > A4 Earthquake Risk Reduction in Wood-Frame Residential Buildings With Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls > A404 Prescriptive Measures for Weak Story > A404.2 Minimum Required Retrofit
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