Minnesota Administrative Rules

1305.2308 SECTION 2308, CONVENTIONAL LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION.

Subpart 1.

IBC Figure 2308.9.3.

The table to IBC Figure 2308.9.3, Basic Components of the Lateral Bracing System, is amended to read as follows:

WIND SPEED	MAXIMUM WALL SPACING (FEET)	REQUIRED BRACKETING LENGTHb
90 mph	35'0"	Table 2308.9.3(1) and Section 2308.9.3

(IBC Figure 2308.9.3 is changed to reflect amendments in table.)

Subp. 2.

IBC Table 2308.9.3(1).

IBC Table 2308.9.3(1), Braced Wall Panels, is amended to read as follows:

TABLE 2308.9.3(1)

BRACED WALL PANELS^a

WIND SPEED	CONDITION	CONSTRUCTION METHODSb,c								BRACED PANEL LOCATION AND LENGTHd
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
	One story, top of two or three story	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
90 mph										Located in accordance with section 2308.9.3 and not more than 25 feet on center
	First story of two story or second story of three story	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
	First story of three story	--	X	X	X	Xe	X	X	X

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm

^aThis table specifies minimum requirements for braced panels that form interior or exterior braced wall lines.

^bSee Section 2308.9.3 for full description.

^cSee Sections 2308.9.3.1 and 2308.9.3.2 for alternative braced panel requirements.

^dBuilding length is the dimension parallel to the braced wall length.

^eGypsum wallboard applied to framing supports that are spaced at 16 inches on center.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.37; 16B.59 to 16B.76; 326B.101 to 326B.194

History:

32 SR 7; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64

Published Electronically:

February 23, 2009