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February 26, 2013

Structural Article Summary – Wood Truss Code Updates

Structural Article Summary - Wood Truss Code Updates
2009 IBC has updated the code that results in required action during the construction phase of a project when long-span metal-plate-connected (MPC) wood trusses are implemented.Click here for a link to the article in Strucural Engineer.

• MPC wood trusses spanning 60 feet or more require a registered design professional to design temporary and permanent bracing
• Prior code only recommended, but did not require registered design professional involvement, leading to inconsistent safety results during construction
• An independent, approved agency must still perform inspections during construction on certain items, as per code
• The registered design professional is responsible for the appropriate submittal documents
• Deferral of any submittals by the registered design professional require prior approval of the building official

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