Guide to 2009 IRC Lateral Bracing Provisions Published by APA and ICC

Posted At : November 6, 2009 2:28 PM | Posted By : APA
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A Guide to the 2009 IRC Wood Wall Bracing ProvisionsA Guide to the 2009 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions, a new publication aiming to improve understanding and application of the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) lateral bracing requirements, is now available for purchase from the ICC store.

The guide explains how to use the IRC to provide the bracing necessary for a residential structure to resist the lateral loads that can result from wind and seismic events. The illustrated guide, the result of a publishing agreement between the International Code Council and APA, is 255 pages in length and features more than 200 figures, tables and photos. A Guide to the 2009 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions is available for purchase for $41.00 ($33.00 for ICC members). Visit www.iccsafe.org for more information (Product #7102S09).

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