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WALL CONSTRUCTION

SIP WALL
SOLE PLATE CONNECTION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH TABLE
R602.3(1)

CONTINUOUS SEALANT
EACH SIDE FLOOR SHEATHING AND
2x SOLE PLATE FRAMING IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION R502
8d COMMON NAILS AT 6
IN. O.C. EACH SIDE
CAP PLATE
TOP PLATE
8d COMMON NAILS AT 6
IN. O.C. EACH SIDE FLOOR JOIST

CONTINUOUS SEALANT
EACH SIDE
SIP WALL

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
Note: Figure illustrates SIP-specific attachment requirements. Other connections shall be made in accordance with Tables R602.3(1) and (2), as appropriate.

FIGURE R610.5(5)
SIP WALL-TO-WALL HANGING FLOOR FRAME CONNECTION
(I-Joist floor shown for Illustration only)

CAP PLATE

TOP PLATE

SIP HEADER
2x TOP PLATE
RECESSED INTO
SIP CORE, WIDTH
EQUAL TO SIP
CORE WIDTH
2x KING STUDS
RECESSED INTO THE
SIP CORE, WIDTH
EQUAL TO SIP CORE
WIDTH
2x TOP PLATE RECESSED
INTO LOWER SIP
2x JACK STUDS RECESSED
INTO THE SIP CORE, WIDTH
EQUAL TO SIP CORE WIDTH

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
Notes:
1. Top plates shall be continuous over header.
2. Lower 2x top plate shall have a width equal to the SIP core width and shall be recessed into the top edge of the panel. Cap plate shall be placed over the
recessed top plate and shall have a width equal to the SIPs width.
3. SIP facing surfaces shall be nailed to framing and cripples with 8d common or galvanized box nails spaced 6 inches on center.

FIGURE R610.5.1
SIP WALL FRAMING CONFIGURATION

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