2024 IRC Provisions Prescriptive Wall Bracing, Part 2: Types of Braced Wall Panels

The 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) provides detailed guidelines for constructing one- and two-family dwellings, as well as townhouses, up to three stories. Part 2 of this 4-part series focuses on a comprehensive look at Braced Wall Panels, their construction methods, and how different types can be used within the same building under specific criteria. Students will analyze how various panels achieve different levels of bracing and why they are not interchangeable. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of constructing Braced Wall Panels in accordance with code provisions and figures to ensure structural integrity and compliance.

Funding provided in part by the Softwood Lumber Board.