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OBC 2006 Division B

9.23.10.1.

Version 1 — in force 2 April 2007

In force · amended
Verified · covered Verified against the 2007-04-02–2007-06-30 consolidation, whose range covers the query date. How to read this

Provenance

OBC 1997 · continues from 9.23.10.1. — Pro

Base · O. Reg. 350/06 · ext v0 →

O. Reg. 137/07, cl. 66 · ext ← current

In force 2007-04-02

OBC 2012 · continues as 9.23.10.1. — Pro

9.23.10.1. — Stud Size and Spacing

Comparing versions

Changed text stands out · unchanged is dimmed

v0 base

Earlier · 2006-12-31

(1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), the size and spacing of studs shall conform to Table 9.23.10.1.

(2) Studs for walls not listed in Table 9.23.10.1. and supporting roof loads shall conform to Table A-30 to A-33, provided,

(a) the studs are clad with not less than 9.5 mm thick plywood, OSB or waferboard sheathing on the exterior face, and not less than 12.5 mm gypsum board on the interior face,

(b) solid bridging is provided at not more than 1 200 mm on centre,

(c) the studs are fastened to the top and bottom plates with no fewer than three 82 mm toe-nails,

(d) the double top plates are fastened together with not less than 76 mm nails spaced not more than 200 mm on centre,

(e) roof framing members spaced not more than 600 mm are fastened to the top plates with no fewer than four 82 mm toe-nails, and

(f) the bottom plate is fastened to the floor joists, blocking or rim joist with not less than 82 mm nails spaced not more than 200 mm on centre.

v1 O. Reg. 137/07

Later · viewing · 2007-04-02

(1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), the size and spacing of studs shall conform to Table 9.23.10.1.

(2) Studs for walls not listed in Table 9.23.10.1. and supporting roof loads shall conform to Table A-30 to A-33, provided,

(a) the studs are clad with not less than 9.5 mm thick plywood, OSB or waferboard sheathing on the exterior face, and not less than 12.5 mm gypsum board on the interior face,

(b) solid bridging is provided at not more than 1 200 mm on centre,

(c) the studs are fastened to the top and bottom plates with no fewer than three 82 mm toe-nails,

(d) the double top plates are fastened together with not less than 76 mm nails spaced not more than 200 mm on centre,

(e) roof framing members spaced not more than 600 mm are fastened to the top plates with no fewer than four 82 mm toe-nails, and

(f) the bottom plate is fastened to the floor joists, blocking or rim joist with not less than 82 mm nails spaced not more than 200 mm on centre.