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(Publish in the Salina Journal on June /9, 2009.)
ORDINANCE NUMBER 09-10502
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, DIVISION 2 OF THE SALINA CODE
BY ADDING SECTION 8-54.1 PROVIDING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 602.3.1 OF
THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE TO CREATE A NEW EXCEPTION
ALLOWING CERTAIN WALLS TO EXCEED CURRENT HEIGHT LIMITATION.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the city of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. That Section 8-54.1 is hereby added to Chapter 8, Division 2 of the Salina Code
and reads as follows:
"Sec. 8-54.1. Amending of Section R602.3.1 of the International Residential Code.
[Section R0602.3.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to read as
follows.]
R602.3.1 Stud size, height and spacing. The size, height and spacing of studs shall be in
accordance with Table R602.3.(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 (3048mm) for
interior non -load-bearing walls.
2. Studs more than 10 feet (3048 mm) in height which are in accordance with Table
R602.1.3.
3. Nominal dimension 2" by 6", Grade #2 or better, Spruce/Pine/Fir studs not to exceed
16" on center- may be used without lateral bracing up to 12 feet in height in walls
supporting no more than a roof/ceiling load. The span of rafter/ceiling joist
assemblies supported by such walls shall not exceed 16 feet nor shall the wall
support trusses with more than 32 feet of clear span. Such walls may also support
other minor accessory loads from roof projections or overhangs. The design loads of
such roof/ceiling assemblies shall not exceed 20 pounds per square foot live load and
20 pounds per square foot dead load. The minor axis of the studs must be braced on
at least one side by exterior wall sheathing or wall finish panels."
Section 2. That Section 8-54.1 is hereby added.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and
publication once in the official city newspaper.
Introduced: June 1, 2009
Passed: June 8, 2009
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