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706.8.1.5 Prescriptive Method for Hip Roofs on a Wood Frame Wall

2017 FBC - Existing Building, 6th edition > 7 Alterations—Level 1 > 706 Existing Roofing > 706.8 > 706.8.1 Roof-To-Wall Connections for Site-Built Singlefamily Residential Structures > 706.8.1.5 Prescriptive Method for Hip Roofs on a Wood Frame Wall
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Unless it is possible to verify through nondestructive inspection or from plans prepared by a design professional that the roof structure is anchored at least as well as outlined below, access shall be provided at a minimum to the hip rafter (commonly known as a "king jack"), to the hip girder and at each corner of the hip roof. The hip rafter (commonly known as a "king jack"), the hip girder and the rafters/trusses adjacent to the hip girder that are not anchored with a strap having at least four fasteners on each end, shall be connected to the top plate below using a strap or a right angle gusset bracket having a minimum uplift capacity of 500 pounds (740 kg). Adding fasteners to existing straps shall be allowed in lieu of adding a new strap provided the strap is manufactured to accommodate at least 4 fasteners at each end. Wherever access makes it possible (without damage of the wall or soffit finishes), both top plate members shall be connected to the stud below using a stud to plate connector with a minimum uplift capacity of 500 pounds (740 kg). Use of straps that connect directly from the hip rafter, hip girder or adjacent rafters/trusses to the wall stud below shall be allowed as an alternate provided the two members align with no more than 11/2 inch (38 mm) offset.

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R908.8.1.5 Roof Assemblies, Prescriptive Method for Hip Roofs on a Wood Frame Wall
and at each corner of the hip roof. The hip rafter (commonly known as a "king jack"), the hip girder and the rafters/trusses adjacent to the hip girder ...
2020 FBC - Residential, 7th edition > 9 Roof Assemblies > R908 Existing Roofing > R908.8 > R908.8.1 Roof-To-Wall Connections for Structures With Wood Roof Decks > R908.8.1.5 Prescriptive Method for Hip Roofs on a Wood Frame Wall
R908.8.1.5 Roof Assemblies, Prescriptive Method for Hip Roofs on a Wood Frame Wall
and at each corner of the hip roof. The hip rafter (commonly known as a "king jack"), the hip girder and the rafters/trusses adjacent to the hip girder ...
2017 FBC - Residential, 6th edition > 9 Roof Assemblies > R908 Existing Roofing > R908.8 > R908.8.1 Roof-To-Wall Connections for Site-Built Singlefamily Residential Structures > R908.8.1.5 Prescriptive Method for Hip Roofs on a Wood Frame Wall
706.8.1.5 Alterations — Level 1, Prescriptive Method for Hip Roofs on a Wood Frame Wall
and at each corner of the hip roof. The hip rafter (commonly known as a "king jack"), the hip girder and the rafters/trusses adjacent to the hip girder ...
2020 FBC - Existing Building, 7th edition > 7 Alterations — Level 1 > 706 Existing Roofing > 706.8 > 706.8.1 Roof-To-Wall Connections for Structures With Wood Roof Decks > 706.8.1.5 Prescriptive Method for Hip Roofs on a Wood Frame Wall
R907.8.1.5 Roof Assemblies, Prescriptive Method for Hip Roofs on a Wood Frame Wall
and at each corner of the hip roof. The hip rafter (commonly known as a "king jack"), the hip girder and the rafters/trusses adjacent to the hip girder ...
2014 FBC - Residential, 5th edition > 9 Roof Assemblies > R907 Reroofing > R907.8 > R907.8.1 Roof-To-Wall Connections for Site-Built Singlefamily Residential Structures > R907.8.1.5 Prescriptive Method for Hip Roofs on a Wood Frame Wall
706.8.1.5 Alterations—Level 1, Prescriptive Method for Hip Roofs on a Wood Frame Wall
and at each corner of the hip roof. The hip rafter (commonly known as a "king jack"), the hip girder and the rafters/trusses adjacent to the hip girder ...
2017 FBC - Existing Building, 6th edition > 7 Alterations—Level 1 > 706 Existing Roofing > 706.8 > 706.8.1 Roof-To-Wall Connections for Site-Built Singlefamily Residential Structures > 706.8.1.5 Prescriptive Method for Hip Roofs on a Wood Frame Wall
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