Residential · IRC 2021 §R403.1.6

Foundation Anchor Bolt Spacing and Embedment

Sill plate anchorage to scale: 1/2 in bolts at 6 ft maximum spacing, 7 in embedment, middle-third location, an end bolt within 12 in, plus the short-wall exceptions.. Referenced to IRC 2021 §R403.1.6.

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