Residential · IRC 2021 §R602.6
Stud Notching and Drilling
Stud face views in proportion: notches to 25% of depth in exterior and bearing walls, 40% in nonbearing, bored holes to 60% with a 5/8 in edge distance, and doubling when over 40%.. Referenced to IRC 2021 §R602.6.
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