Home Inspection Flashcard #110

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Why is the top plate strapped?

a. Building regulations require a strap at top plate breaks when the break is within 16 inches of a double-clipped rafter.

b. Building regulations require a strap at top plate breaks when breaks in the top plate and the framer's plate (2nd top plate) are less than 48 inches apart.

c. Building regulations require a strap at top plate breaks when the home under construction is located in a high wind zone and a seismic zone.

d. Building regulations require a strap at top plate breaks when more than one framer's plate is installed.

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