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When is blocking/bracing within wood-frame walls required? What is considered adequate bracing for wood wall studs in their weak axis?
What are the construction material requirements for framing stairs and landings in wood-frame structures? Is a fire resistance-rated assembly required?
What design and detailing considerations exist when installing a layer of wood structural panels over a lumber deck diaphragm to achieve higher diaphragm capacities?
How can parking be incorporated in mixed-use, wood-frame buildings from a construction type perspective?
What are the options for detailing non-bearing wood partition walls to the underside of floor or roof framing?
Does an occupied rooftop/roof deck need to be included in allowable building size (height and area) calculations?
What are the fire-resistance rating requirements when an interior partition wall intersects a membrane-protected wall, floor or roof assembly? Can the membrane on the intersected assembly be interrupted by the partition framing?