PRIMARY STUD. An existing or added stud as defined above. A vertical member installed against the gable end wall sheathing and connected to the top and bottom chords of the gable end framing that provides the required minimum spacing of structural members supporting the wall sheathing. RETROFIT. The process of strengthening or improving buildings or structures, or individual components of buildings or structures for the purpose of making existing conditions better serve the purpose for which they were originally intended or the purpose that current building codes intend. RETROFIT STUD. A vertical lumber member used to supplement the strength or stiffness of an existing or added (primary) stud. STUD-TO-PLATE CONNECTOR. A manufactured metal connector designed to connect studs to lumber plates. SECTION 1703 MATERIALS 1703.1 Existing materials. All existing lumber framing members to which retrofit components will be attached shall be in sound condition suitable for their purpose. Ceiling and roof diaphragms in the area of lateral braces shall be in sound condition suitable for their purpose. 1703.2 New and replacement materials. All new and replacement materials shall comply with the requirements of the or the as applicable. Florida Building Code Florida Residential Code 1703.3 Material specifications for retrofits. Materials for retrofitting gable end walls shall comply with Table 1703.3. TABLE 1703.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR RETROFITS Minimum Size Minimum Material Component Minimum Capacity or Thickness Grade or Type 2 inch nominal thickness #2 Spruce-Pine-Fir (S) or All lumber Minimum depth will vary Not applicable better according to application Galvanized sheet steel for connecting approved 350 pounds uplift and Gusset angle bracket 14 gage thickness wood-to-wood, lateral load or concrete. Galvanized sheet steel Stud-to-plate connector 14 gage thickness for connecting 500 pounds uplift approved wood-to-wood Galvanized sheet steel Metal connectors 20 gage thickness for connecting approved Not applicable wood-to-wood, or
PRIMARY STUD. An existing or added stud as defined above. A vertical member installed against the gable end wall sheathing and connected to the top and bottom chords of the gable end framing that provides the required minimum spacing of structural members supporting the wall sheathing. RETROFIT. The process of strengthening or improving buildings or structures, or individual components of buildings or structures for the purpose of making existing conditions better serve the purpose for which they were originally intended or the purpose that current building codes intend. RETROFIT STUD. A vertical lumber member used to supplement the strength or stiffness of an existing or added (primary) stud. STUD-TO-PLATE CONNECTOR. A manufactured metal connector designed to connect studs to lumber plates. SECTION 1703 MATERIALS 1703.1 Existing materials. All existing lumber framing members to which retrofit components will be attached shall be in sound condition suitable for their purpose. Ceiling and roof diaphragms in the area of lateral braces shall be in sound condition suitable for their purpose. 1703.2 New and replacement materials. All new and replacement materials shall comply with the requirements of the Florida Building Code or the Florida Residential Code as applicable. 1703.3 Material specifications for retrofits. Materials for retrofitting gable end walls shall comply with Table 1703.3. TABLE 1703.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR RETROFITS Component Minimum Size or Thickness Minimum Material Grade or Type Minimum Capacity All lumber 2 inch nominal thickness Minimum depth will vary according to application #2 Spruce-Pine-Fir (S) or better Not applicable Gusset angle bracket 14 gage thickness Galvanized sheet steel approved for connecting wood-to-wood, or 350 pounds uplift and lateral load Stud-to-plate connector 14 gage thickness Galvanized sheet steel approved for connecting wood-to-wood 500 pounds uplift Metal connectors 20 gage thickness Galvanized sheet steel approved for connecting wood-to-wood, or Not applicable concrete.