Structural · IRC 2021 §R802.8

Lateral Support at Rafter and Ceiling Joist Bearing

Roof framing and ceiling joists deeper than 5 to 1 (nominal) get lateral support at bearing; rafter plus attached joist uses combined thickness. Trusses are braced per R802.10.3.. Referenced to IRC 2021 §R802.8.

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