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Page 108 of 332 Chapter 8 — Bracing the Option 11C Mini against earthquakes
553-3021-209 Standard 3.00 April 2000
Table 25 lists the maximum sizes of wall studs with a 24-inch spacing.
4 X 16 Gauge 16 ft (4800 mm)
4 X 14 Gauge 17 ft (5100 mm)
6 X 18 Gauge 20 ft (6000 mm)
Table 25
Maximum wall stud sizes - 24 inch spacing
Wall Studs Maximum Height of wall
Wood Studs
2 X 4 (DF #2) 10 ft (3000 mm)
2 X 6 (DF #2) 17 ft (5100 mm)
Metal Studs
2 1/2 X 20 Gauge 8 ft (2400 mm)
2 1/2 X 18 Gauge 9 ft (2700 mm)
2 1/2 X 14 Gauge 10 ft (3000 mm)
3 5/8 X 20 Gauge 11 ft (3300 mm)
3 5/8 X 18 Gauge 12 ft (3600 mm)
3 5/8 X 16 Gauge 13 ft (3900 mm)
3 5/8 X 14 Gauge 15 ft (4500 mm)
4 X 20 Gauge 12 ft (3600 mm)
4 X 18 Gauge 13 ft (3900 mm)
4 X 16 Gauge 14 ft (4200 mm)
4 X 14 Gauge 16 ft (4800 mm)
6 X 18 Gauge 18 ft (5400 mm)
Table 24
Maximum wall stud sizes — 16 inch spacing (Continued)