Residential · IRC 2021 §R802.5.2
Rafter and Ceiling Joist Ties
Ceiling joists as rafter ties: joists in the bottom third nail to the rafters at the heel joint; higher ties raise the nailing by the HC/HR factor, or the ridge is designed as a beam.. Referenced to IRC 2021 §R802.5.2.
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