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<br />page 1 of3 <br /> <br />James B. Whittum, P.E. <br /> <br />7519 Oakvista Circle <br />Tampa, Florida 33634 <br />813-889-7977 <br /> <br />Standard Sheet <br /> <br />Wood Frame Construction: (SBC 1992, Chapter 7) <br /> <br />Design: (SBC 1701.2) <br />All members shall be framed, anchored, tied and braced so as to develop the strength and <br />rigidity necessary for the purposes for which they are used. <br /> <br />Refer to the balance of SBC 1701.2 for details. <br /> <br />Quality of Materials: (SBC 1701.4) <br /> <br />All lumber used for load-supporting purposes, including end-jointed and edge-glued lumber, <br />shall be identified by the grade mark of an approved lumber grading or inspection agency, <br /> <br />Refer to the balance of SBC 1701.4 for details. <br /> <br />Minimum Lumber Grades: (SBC 1701,5) <br /> <br />The minimum grade of lumber used for light frame construction shall be: <br />1. For joists and rafters: Those obtained from NFoPA Design Values for Joists and <br />Rafters. <br />2. For load-bearing studs; No.3 Grade, Standard Grade or Stud Grade. Utility <br />Grade may be used to support roof and ceiling loads, only. <br />3, For non-bearing studs; Utility Grade. <br /> <br />Moisture Content: (SBC 1701.7) <br /> <br />All lumber and plywood members, including pressure treated, 2-inch thick and less shall <br />contain not more than 19% moisture at the time of permanent incorporation in a building or <br />structure. <br /> <br />Fire Retardant Treated Wood: (SBC 1701.8) <br /> <br />If fIre retardant wood is to be used for structural support, consult with the Engineer for <br />allowable spans, spacings and fasteners, <br /> <br />Refer to the balance of SBC 1701.8 for details. <br /> <br /> <br />tfM-<.,,/-" J) IJiA.. <br />MI~ro 3 1~94 <br />