IBC 2021 · Model

Chapter 23: Wood

62 sections in this chapter of the IBC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.

2301.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall govern the materials, design, construction and quality of wood members and their fasteners.

  1. 2301.1Scope
  2. 2301.2Nominal sizes
  3. 2302.1General
  4. 2303.1General
  5. 2303.1.1Sawn lumber
  6. 2303.1.10Structural composite lumber
  7. 2303.1.2Prefabricated wood I-joists
  8. 2303.1.3Structural glued-laminated timber
  9. 2303.1.4Structural glued cross-laminated timber
  10. 2303.1.5Wood structural panels
  11. 2303.1.6Fiberboard
  12. 2303.1.7Hardboard
  13. 2303.1.8Particleboard
  14. 2303.1.9Preservative-treated wood
  15. 2303.2Fire-retardant-treated wood
  16. 2303.3Hardwood and plywood
  17. 2303.4Trusses
  18. 2303.5Test standard for joist hangers
  19. 2303.6Nails and staples
  20. 2304.1General
  21. 2304.10Connectors and fasteners
  22. 2304.11Heavy timber construction
  23. 2304.11.1Details of heavy timber structural members
  24. 2304.11.2Partitions and walls
  25. 2304.11.3Floors
  26. 2304.11.4Roof decks
  27. 2304.12Protection against decay and termites
  28. 2304.12.1Locations requiring waterborne preservatives or naturally durable wood
  29. 2304.12.2Other locations
  30. 2304.13Long-term loading
  31. 2304.2Size of structural members
  32. 2304.3Wall framing
  33. 2304.3.1Bottom plates
  34. 2304.4Floor and roof framing
  35. 2304.5Framing around flues and chimneys
  36. 2304.6Exterior wall sheathing
  37. 2304.7Interior paneling
  38. 2304.8Floor and roof sheathing
  39. 2304.9Lumber decking
  40. 2305.1General
  41. 2305.1.1Openings in shear panels
  42. 2305.2Diaphragm deflection
  43. 2305.3Shear wall deflection
  44. 2306.1Allowable stress design
  45. 2306.1.1Joists and rafters
  46. 2306.2Wood-frame diaphragms
  47. 2306.3Wood-frame shear walls
  48. 2307.1Load and resistance factor design
  49. 2308.1General
  50. 2308.1.1Portions exceeding limitations of conventional light-frame construction
  51. 2308.2Limitations
  52. 2308.3Foundations and footings
  53. 2308.4Floor framing
  54. 2308.4.1Girders
  55. 2308.5Wall construction
  56. 2308.5.3Plates and sills
  57. 2308.5.5Openings in walls and partitions
  58. 2308.5.8Pipes in walls
  59. 2308.6Wall bracing
  60. 2308.7Roof and ceiling framing
  61. + 2 more sections

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