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<br />page 2 of3 <br /> <br />James B. Whittum, P.E. <br />Standard Sheet <br /> <br />Construction Practices: (SBC 1702) <br />See SBC 1702 for required construction practices:' <br /> <br />1702.1 Preparation of Building Site and Removal of Debris, <br />1702.2 Foundations. <br />1702.3 Moisture Protection, <br /> <br />Protection Against Decay and Termites: (SBC 1703) <br />See SBC 1703 for details. <br /> <br />Fire Protection: <br />See SBC 1704 for details, <br /> <br />Fastenings: (SBC 1705) <br /> <br />The number and sizes of nails or staples connecting wood members shall not be less than those <br />specified in SBC Table 1705.1. Where nails of a type other than those shown in the table or <br />framing anchors, clips, staples, glues or other methods of fastening are used, they shall be <br />installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. <br /> <br />Fastenings for pressure treated and fIre retardant treated wood shall be of hot dipped zinc <br />coated galvanized, stainless steel, silicon bronze or copper. Exceptions: Fastenings in contact <br />with pressure treated wood products that are not exposaed to rainfall or ground moisture. <br /> <br />Floor Framing: (SBC 1706) <br /> <br />Maximum spans for floor joists shall be in accordance with the NFoPA Span Tables for Joists <br />and Rafters or may be designed in accordance with SBC 1701.2 or 1703.1.1. <br /> <br />See SBC 1706 for details, <br /> <br />Vertical Framing: (SBC 1707) <br />Studs in one and two story buildings shall be not less than 2x4 with the wide face perpendicular <br />to wall. <br /> <br />Utility grade studs shall not be spaced more than 16 inches on center, support more than a <br />roof and ceiling and exceed 8 ft, in height for exterior bearing walls. <br />