Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 23 - Wood
Section 2307 - LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN
Subsection 2307.1 - Load and resistance factor design

Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 2307.1

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

The structural analysis and construction of wood elements and structures using load and resistance factor design shall be in accordance with AF & PA NDS and AF & PA SDPWS.

2307.1.1 Wood structural panel shear walls. In Seismic Design Category D, E or F, where shear design values exceed 490 pounds per foot (7154 N/m), all framing members receiving edge nailing from abutting panels shall not be less than a single 3-inch (76 mm) nominal member or two 2-inch (51 mm) nominal members fastened together in accordance with AF & PA NDS to transfer the design shear value between framing members. Wood structural panel joint and sill plate nailing shall be staggered at all panel edges. See Sections 4.3.6.1 and 4.3.6.4.3 of AF & PA SDPWS for sill plate size and anchorage requirements.

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