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1707.1 Requirements for Lateral Braces
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At each end of a retrofit stud, a lateral brace shall be installed as indicated in Figure 1707.1(1) or Figure 1707.1(3) for trusses and Figure 1707.1(2) or Figure 1707.1(4) for conventionally framed gable end walls. Lateral braces shall be allowed to be omitted in accordance with Section 1706.6 or 1707.4.1. Alternative methods for providing lateral bracing are allowable in accordance with Section 1707.4. Lateral braces shall be minimum 2 × 4 lumber except as required by Section 1706.6 or 1707.4.1.
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
FIGURE 1707.1(1)
TRUSS GABLE END WALL WITH L-BENT STRAPS
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
FIGURE 1707.1(2)
CONVENTIONALLY FRAME GABLE END WALL WITH L-BENT STRAPS
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
FIGURE 1707.1(3)
TRUSS GABLE END WALL WITH U-BENT STRAPS
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
FIGURE 1707.1(4)
CONVENTIONALLY FRAME GABLE END WALL WITH U-BENT STRAPS
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