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For SI: 1 inch
= 25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479kN/m2.
a. Applies to panels 24 inches or wider.
b. Floor and roof sheathing conforming with this table
shall be deemed to meet the design criteria of
Section 2304.7.
c. Uniform load deflection limitations 1/180
of span under live load plus dead load, 1/240
under live load only.
d. Panel edges shall have approved tongue-and-groove joints
or shall be supported with blocking unless 1/4-inch
minimum thickness underlayment or 1 1/2
inches of approved cellular or lightweight concrete is
placed over the subfloor, or finish floor is 3/4-inch
wood strip. Allowable uniform load based on deflection
of 1/360 of span is 100 pounds per
square foot except the span rating of 48 inches on center
is based on a total load of 65 pounds per square foot.
e. Allowable load at maximum span.
f. Tongue-and-groove edges, panel edge clips (one
midway between each support, except two equally spaced
between supports 48 inches on center), lumber blocking
or other. Only lumber blocking shall satisfy blocked diaphragm
requirements.
g. For 1/2-inch panel, maximum span
shall be 24 inches.
h. Span is permitted to be 24 inches on center where 3/4-inch
wood strip flooring is installed at right angles to joist.
i. Span is permitted to be 24 inches on center for
floors where 11/2 inches of cellular
or lightweight concrete is applied over the panels.
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