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Interior Load-Bearing Walls

Prescriptive Method for Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) in Construction Interior Load-Bearing Walls

Interior load-bearing walls shall be constructed as specified in the building code or by the authority having jurisdiction.

Table 4.1. Fastener Schedule for SIP Construction

Table 4.2. Nominal Thickness (Inches) for SIP Walls Supporting SIP or Light-Frame Roofs Only

Table 4.3. Nominal Thickness (Inches) of SIP Walls Supporting SIP or Light-Frame Story and Roof

Table 4.4. SIP Wall Bracing Requirements

Table 4.4a. Requirements for Braced SIP walls

Figure 4.1. SIP Wall Supporting Light-Frame Roof Only

Figure 4.2. SIP Wall Supporting Light-Frame Second Story and Roof

Figure 4.3. SIP Wall to Roof Connection

Figure 4.4. SIP Wall to Wall Platform Frame Connection

Figure 4.5. SIP Wall to Wall Balloon Frame Connection

Figure 4.6. SIP Wall Framing Configuration

Figure 4.7. SIP Wall Penetrations

Figure 4.8. SIP Wall to Concrete Slab or Foundation Wall Attachment

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