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Several of the three-minute videos in this library are separated into two audience categories: “builder customer” and “framer customer.” The code required to embed the video on your company’s website is provided with each video below. Review the Toolbox Guidance Documents to explore how these videos can be used to promote specific products or your overall marketing campaign in conjunction with other CM Toolbox materials.

Sprinkler Systems and Wood Trusses - Educational Program

This presentation provides information on and requirements for sprinkler systems and metal plate connected wood trusses.

Lay-On Gable Connection: An Analysis of a Toe Nail Connection Visible After Sheathing is Installed - Educational Program

This presentation provides information on Lay on Gable Connections.

Single Membrane Floor Protection Requirements of 2012 IRC Section R501.3 & 2015 IRC Section R302.13

This Research Report aims to enhance fire performance and fire safety characteristics through the application of a gypsum wallboard membrane.

Truss Heel Heights and the Energy Code

This report discusses ways of increasing the energy efficiency requirements of the building envelope within the context of the requirements of the 2009, 2012 and 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) and IECC for ceiling insulation and truss heel heights.

Resilient Channel or Hat Channel: Use to Meet the Lateral Restraint/Bracing Requirements of the Bottom Chords of Wood Truss Floor Systems

Minimum top and bottom chord permanent lateral restraint/bracing of structural roof or floor trusses is assumed to be adequate when using code-compliant roof and/or ceiling diaphragms. This lateral restraint/bracing is typically accomplished with code-compliant roof /floor sheathing and fastener spacing and/or code-compliant gypsum ceiling material and fastener spacing or purlins at a given on-center spacing.

Fire Retardants and Truss Design

Depending on the type of fire-retardant treatment (FRT) used, materials may require a change in design values and reduction in connector capacity. This report intends on providing a clear perspective of interiror FRT wood used in Truss designs.

Submittal Packages and Jobsite Packages: What Should Be Included?

In order to promote the safe installation of building components including trusses, manufacturers send out a Jobsite Package to the construction site with the truss delivery. These Jobsite Packages include the Truss Submittal Package. The Truss Submittal Package includes the information that if required will be submitted to the Contractor/Building Designer, who if required will submit it to the local building official.

Calculation of a 2-Hour Fire Endurance Assembly for Metal-Plate-Connected Wood Truss Structural Floor and Roof Framing Systems - Educational Program

This presentation provides information on 2-Hour Calculated Fire Assemblies for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Structural Floor and Roof Framing Systems.

Fire Retardants and Truss Design - Educational Program

This presentation provides information and analysis of fire retardant-treated wood and metal plate connected wood truss designs.

California

Addressing Product Innovation, Code Approval and Professional Engineering

The “alternative materials, designs or methods of construction,” found in the building code are often misunderstood, leading to the statement: “I need an ICC report.”

Floor Vibrations Causes and Control Methods

While the perception of floor vibrations is subjective from one person to the next, overall floor systems which exhibit lower deflections and less acceleration from vibration sources tend to be perceived better than other designs. To accomplish this, the designer may elect to do one or a combination of things, covered in this report.

Fire-Retardant Treated Lumber Use: Type III-A Buildings

Many factors go into classifying buildings. Each type will have different allowable height, allowable number of stories and allowable area limitations based on the classification. This report will focus on Type III-A building construction using fire retardant treated wood (FRTW).

Alternative materials

2015 International Building Code, Chapter 1 Scope and Administration, Section 104 Duties and Powers of Building Official

[A] 104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment.

Alternative materials and Research reports

2015 International Building Code, Chapter 1 Scope and Administration, Section 104 Duties and Powers of Building Official

[A] 104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment.

Section 1703 Approvals

Chapter 17 Special Inspections and Tests, SECTION 1703 APPROVALS

SECTION 1703 APPROVALS

1703.1 Approved agency. An approved agency shall provide all information as necessary for the building official to determine that the agency meets the applicable requirements specified in Sections 1703.1.1 through 1703.1.3.

Research Reports

Chapter 17 Special Inspections and Tests, SECTION 1703 APPROVALS

1703.4.2 Research reports.
Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of products, materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code, shall consist of valid research reports from approved sources.

Texas

Addressing Product Innovation, Code Approval and Professional Engineering

The “alternative materials, designs or methods of construction,” found in the building code are often misunderstood, leading to the statement: “I need an ICC report.”

Exterior Brick Masonry Veneer Supported by Wood Trusses

Code compliant use of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses (MPCWT) to support brick veneer can be accomplished by both individual designs and by adhering to the recommendations that follow within this report. This discussion focuses on a common use of MPCWT’s; the gable end at the transition from a wider section of a building to a narrower section.