2006 International Building Code

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a. This table specifies minimum requirements for braced panels that form interior or exterior braced wall lines.
b. See Section 2308.9.3 for full description.
c. See Sections 2308.9.3.1 and 2308.9.3.2 for alternative braced panel requirements.
d. Building length is the dimension parallel to the braced wall length.
e. Gypsum wallboard applied to framing supports that are spaced at 16 inches on center.
f. The required lengths shall be doubled for gypsum board applied to only one face of a braced wall panel.

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