This section will cover the following.

1. Sawn lumber conformance standards, grades and species in conventional construction.

2. Limitations for story heights and stud heights in conventional framing.

3. Framing requirements for top plates and bottom plates (sill plates).

4. Notches, cuts and holes in bearing and non-bearing studs.

5. The fastening schedule and wall framing connection requirements.

6. Wall sheathing framing requirements.

7. Wood structural panels requirements (performance standards, span rating, thickness etc)