STATE BUILDING CODE INTERPRETATION NO. 07-08

CODE:

2006 International Residential Code

SECTION:

R403.1.6.1  Foundation anchorage

QUESTION:

The state amendments to IRC section R403.1.6.1, Item 3 reads as follows:

3.  Plate washers complying with Section R602.11.1 shall be provided for all anchor bolts over the full length of required braced wall lines. Properly sized cut washers shall be permitted for anchor bolts in wall lines not containing braced wall panels or in braced wall lines.

 

Are cut washers allowed to be used for anchor bolts in braced wall lines?

ANSWER:

No. The second sentence in this item is intended to permit cut washers in wall lines other than wall lines with a braced wall panel, including braced wall lines.

SUPERSEDES:

None

REQUESTED BY:

City of Seattle