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R609.4.4 Nailer

2014 FBC - Residential, 5th edition > 6 Wall Construction > R609 Grouted Masonry > R609.4 Masonry Gables > R609.4.4 Nailer
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A minimum 2 feet 4 inch nailer for connecting roof sheathing shall be bolted to the top of the wall with a minimum of 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) anchor bolts spaced as set forth in Table R609.4.4. The nailer shall be permitted to be bolted to the inside or outside of the wall.
TABLE R609.4.4
ANCHOR BOLT SPACING FOR ATTACHING 2 × 4 MINIMUM
WOOD NAILER TO RAKE BEAM
REQUIRED ROOF
DIAPHRAGM CAPACITY
(ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN)
1/2-INCH ANCHOR BOLT
MAXIMUM SPACING
≤ 1056' - 0"
1455' - 0"
1954' - 0"
2303' - 6"
2703' - 0"
3252' - 6"
4152' - 0"
5651' - 6"
7001' - 2"
8451' - 0"

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