1988-04-25 Resolution 2416 - Laserfiche WebLink

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41. Not less than 3 studs shall be installed at every corner of an exterior wall, unless other approval by Building Official. Sec. 2517-g-2. 42. Studs in bearing and exterior walls shall be capped with double plates, installed to provide over -lapping <tt corners and partitions. Sec. 2517-g-2. 43. End joints in double plats shall be offset a minimum of 48". Sec. 2517-g-2. 44. All exterior walls and main cross partitions shall be effectively and thoroughly braced at each end, and at least every 25 feet in length. Sec. 2517-g-3. 45. Foundation cripple walls shall be framed of studs not less insize than the studding above with a minimum length of 14 inches, or shall be fr�.es of solid blocking. Sec. 2517-g-4. 46. All headers or lintels shall have not less than 2" solid bearing a, each end to the floor or bottom plats. Sec. 2517-g-5. 47. All stud partitions in the basement that are not covered on at least one side with approved wall coverings shall be braced with 2" thick bridging installed at mid -point of wall, and of the same width as the stud. Sec. 2517-g-7. 48. Rafters shall be framed directly opposite each other at the ridge. Ridge board shall be a minimum of 1" in thickness and not less in depth than the cut end of the rafter. (2" larger than rafter) Sec. 2517-h-3. 49 All lumber, plywood, etc. shall be identified by the grade mark of an apL.;roved agency. Sec. 2505. 50. In the one hour occupancy separation between a Group R and M occupancy, the separtion may be limited to the installation of materials approved for one hour fire resistive construction on the garage side and a self -closing, tight -fitting solid wood door 1 3/8" in thickness will be permitted. Sec. 503-d-4. 51. Fire stoppings shall be provided to cut off all concealed draft openings (both vertical and horizontal). Sec. 2516-f. LIFE, SAFETY, AND HEALTH 52. Every sleeping room below the fourth floor shall have at least one window or exterior door approved for emergency exit. windows with a net clear openable area of not less than 5.7 sq. ft. min. net clear opening height 24" width 20", with a max. sill height above the floor of 48" shall be deemed to meet this requirement. Sec. 1204. NOTE: The minimum dimensions do not meet 5.7 sq. ft. 53. All habitable rooms shall have natural light provided by window, with an area of not less than 8% of f loor area or min. of 8 sq. frt. Sec 1205. (1/20 of the above small be openable or a min. of 5 sq. ft.) *Exception. A