4101:8-6-02.3.1 Stud size, height and spacing.

602.3.1 Stud size, height and spacing. The size, height and spacing of studs shall be in accordance with Table 602.3.(5).

Exceptions:

1. Utility grade studs shall not be spaced more than 16 inches (406 mm) on center, shall not support more than a roof and ceiling, and shall not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) in height for exterior walls and load-bearing walls or 10 feet (3048 mm) for interior nonload-bearing walls.

2. Studs more than 10 feet (3048 mm) in height which are in accordance with Table 602.3.1.

TABLE 602.3.1 Maximum Allowable Length of Wood Wall Studs Exposed To Wind Speeds of 100 Mph or Less In Seismic Design Categories

See Table at http://www.com.state.oh.us/dic/Documents/ResidentialCodeboardchangestotheOBOA2004ResidentialCodeofOhio.pdf

Effective: 05/27/2006

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/27/2011

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 3781.10(A)

Rule Amplifies: 3781.10, 3781.11, 3791.04