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// CODE SNIPPET

2304.9.5 Three- And Four-Inch Sawn Tongue-And-Groove Decking

Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 23 Wood > 2304 General Construction Requirements > 2304.9 Lumber Decking > 2304.9.5 Three- And Four-Inch Sawn Tongue-And-Groove Decking
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Three- and four-inch (76 mm and 102 mm) sawn tongue-and-groove decking shall comply with Sections 2304.9.5.1 through 2304.9.5.3.

2304.9.5.1 General

Three-inch (76 mm) and four-inch (102 mm) decking shall have a maximum moisture content of 19 percent. Decking shall be machined with a double tongue-and-groove pattern. Decking pieces shall be interconnected and nailed to the supports.

2304.9.5.2 Nailing

Each piece shall be toenailed at each support with one 40d common nail and face-nailed with one 60d common nail. Courses shall be spiked to each other with 8-inch (203 mm) spikes at maximum intervals of 30 inches (762 mm) through predrilled edge holes penetrating to a depth of approximately 4 inches (102 mm). One spike shall be installed at a distance not exceeding 10 inches (254 mm) from the end of each piece.

2304.9.5.3 Controlled Random Pattern

There shall be a minimum distance of 48 inches (1219 mm) between end joints in adjacent courses. Pieces not bearing on a support are permitted to be located in interior bays provided that the adjacent pieces in the same course continue over the support for not less than 24 inches (610 mm). This condition shall not occur more than once in every six courses in each interior bay.

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2304.9.5 Wood, Three- And Four-Inch Sawn Tongue-And-Groove Decking
Three- and four-inch (76 mm and 102 mm) sawn tongue-and-groove decking shall comply with Sections 2304.9.5.1 through 2304.9.5.3 ...
Building Code 2021 of Illinois > 23 Wood > 2304 General Construction Requirements > 2304.9 Lumber Decking > 2304.9.5 Three- And Four-Inch Sawn Tongue-And-Groove Decking
2304.9.5 Wood, Three- And Four-Inch Sawn Tongue-And-Groove Decking
Three- and four-inch (76 mm and 102 mm) sawn tongue-and-groove decking shall comply with Sections 2304.9.5.1 through 2304.9.5.3 ...
Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 23 Wood > 2304 General Construction Requirements > 2304.9 Lumber Decking > 2304.9.5 Three- And Four-Inch Sawn Tongue-And-Groove Decking
2304.9.5.3 Wood, Controlled Random Pattern
There shall be a minimum distance of 48 inches (1219 mm) between end joints in adjacent courses. Pieces not bearing on a support are permitted ...
Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 23 Wood > 2304 General Construction Requirements > 2304.9 Lumber Decking > 2304.9.5 Three- And Four-Inch Sawn Tongue-And-Groove Decking > 2304.9.5.3 Controlled Random Pattern
2304.9.4 Wood, Two-Inch Sawn Tongue-And-Groove Decking
Two-inch (51 mm) sawn tongue-and-groove decking shall comply with Sections 2304.9.4.1 through 2304.9.4.3 ...
Building Code 2021 of Illinois > 23 Wood > 2304 General Construction Requirements > 2304.9 Lumber Decking > 2304.9.4 Two-Inch Sawn Tongue-And-Groove Decking
2304.9.4 Wood, Two-Inch Sawn Tongue-And-Groove Decking
Two-inch (51 mm) sawn tongue-and-groove decking shall comply with Sections 2304.9.4.1 through 2304.9.4.3 ...
Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 23 Wood > 2304 General Construction Requirements > 2304.9 Lumber Decking > 2304.9.4 Two-Inch Sawn Tongue-And-Groove Decking
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