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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 |
| ≤ 105 | 6' - 0" |
| 145 | 5' - 0" |
| 195 | 4' - 0" |
| 230 | 3' - 6" |
| 270 | 3' - 0" |
| 325 | 2' - 6" |
| 415 | 2' - 0" |
| 565 | 1' - 6" |
| 700 | 1' - 2" |
| 845 | 1' - 0" |