§ 4.4.4.3. Wall Bracing Requirements for Wood Construction:

Submit a separate braced wall plan showing compliance with the currently adopted IRC. The plan shall clearly indicate the following items:

1)

Braced wall lines (Refer to Figure 1 for sample plan showing braced wall lines).

2)

Braced wall methods used. Use bracing method abbreviations of the currently adopted IRC when prescriptive method used.

3)

Braced wall panel locations (or contributing panels lengths for continuous sheathing methods).

4)

Applicable details (drawing details, sheathing size, nail size, and nail pattern, hold downs, portal frame details, etc.).

5)

General notes regarding continuous sheathing and general references to code sections will not be accepted, specific information must be provided.

6)

The "Braced Wall Plan Calculation Template" ( http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Planning/Applications_Forms/Braced_Wall_Plan_Calculation_Template_citylogo.pdf ) provides a wall bracing calculation aid based on the prescriptive requirements of the IRC. This document, completed by applicant, can help expedite technical review.

Figure 1 Braced Wall Lines (Source: IRC Fig. 602.10.1.1)