Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 1305, pt. 1305.2308 - SECTION 2308, CONVENTIONAL LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION

Subpart 1. [Repealed, 44 SR 609 effective 3/31/2020]

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 2308.6.1.

IBC Table 2308.6.1, Wall Bracing Requirements, is amended to read as follows:

TABLE 2308.6.1^a

WALL BRACING REQUIREMENTS

Design Category (Wind Speed)	Story Condition (see Section 2308.2)			Maximum Spacing of Braced Wall Lines	Braced Panel Location, Spacing (o.c.) and Minimum Percentage (x)			Maximum Distance of Braced Wall Panels from Each End of Braced Wall Line
					Bracing Methodb
					LIB	DWB, WSP	SFB, PBS, PCP, HPS, GBc,d
See Section 1609.3	[]	[] []	[] [] []	35-0"	Each end and < 25-0" o.c.	Each end and < 25-0" o.c.	Each end and < 25-0" o.c.	12-6"
	[] []	[] [] []		35-0"	Each end and < 25-0" o.c.	Each end and < 25-0" o.c.	Each end and < 25-0" o.c.	12-6"
	[] [] []			35-0"	NP	Each end and < 25-0" o.c.	Each end and < 25-0" o.c.	12-6"

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

NP = Not permitted

^a This table specifies minimum requirements for braced wall panels along interior or exterior braced wall lines.

^b See section 2308.6.3 for full description of bracing methods.

^c For method GB, gypsum wallboard applied to framing supports that are spaced at 16 inches on center.

^d The required lengths shall be doubled for gypsum board applied to only one face of a braced wall panel.

Notes

Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 1305, pt. 1305.2308

32 SR 7; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64; 44 SR 609 eff. 3/31/2020

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