Scope of Work

Continuous Lateral Bracing

Question: 

How important is continuous lateral bracing in roof trusses? Is it detrimental to the roof integrity if it is missing?

Industry Standard Responsibilities

Question: 

What is the industry standard for ordering residential roof truss systems: Should the general contractor/builder field measure before ordering trusses or should he rely on the blueprint? Who is responsible for their accuracy – the plan service, the truss manufacturer, the builder/general contractor or the framing contractor?

Determining Earthquake Loads

Question: 

We are currently developing a project which specifies “Seismic Design Category C.” We are an East Coast truss manufacturer and have not encountered seismic requirements before.

Blocking For Lateral Displacement And Rotation

Question: 

I am a building inspector and have some questions regarding how to apply IBC 2012 2308.8.5 (IRC 2012 R802.8) (similar IBC 2015 2308.4.6 & IRC 2015 R802.8) to trusses, especially those with high heels:

Sealed Placement Plans

Question: 

Is it the responsibility of the truss manufacturer to provide a sealed layout drawing for roof trusses?

Position Statement on Sealed Truss Placement Diagrams for the 2012 or 2015 IRC - Educational Program

This presentation provides information on sealed truss placement diagrams in relation to the International Residential Code.

Position Statement on Sealed Truss Placement Diagrams for the State of California (including Los Angeles) - Educational Program

This presentation provides inspection and quality assurance requirements for metal plate connected wood trusses.

Position Statement on Sealed Truss Placement Diagrams for the 2012 or 2015 IBC - Educational Program

This presentation provides information on sealed Truss Placement Diagrams for the 2012 or 2015 International Building Code.

Sealed Truss Placement Diagrams - Texas

It can be often misunderstood whether a Truss Design Engineer has the responsibility to seal a Truss Placement Diagram (TPD). The purpose of this Research Report is to provide the relevant code sections from the latest editions of the International Building Code (IBC) for thorough analysis and interpretation, as they relate to the state of Texas. 

Sealed Truss Placement Diagrams - IRC

It can be often misunderstood whether a Truss Design Engineer has the responsibility to seal a Truss Placement Diagram (TPD). The purpose of this Research Report is to provide the relevant code sections from the latest editions of the International Residential Code (IRC) for thorough analysis and interpretation.