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R602.7.1 Single Member Headers

Los Angeles Residential Code > 6 Wall Construction > R602 Wood Wall Framing > R602.7 Headers > R602.7.1 Single Member Headers
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Single headers shall be framed with a single flat 2-inch-nominal (51 mm) member or wall plate not less in width than the wall studs on the top and bottom of the header in accordance with Figures R602.7.1(1) and R602.7.1(2) and face nailed to the top and bottom of the header with 10d box nails (3 inches × 0.128 inches) spaced 12 inches on center.

FIGURE R602.7.1(1)

SINGLE MEMBER HEADER IN EXTERIOR BEARING WALL

FIGURE R602.7.1(2)

ALTERNATIVE SINGLE MEMBER HEADER WITHOUT CRIPPLE

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