Best Practices for Floor Trusses
Bottom Chord Live Load Concurrency and Truss Design
This best practice examines the discrepancy regarding concurrency of bottom chord live loads between ASCE 7, the IBC and the IRC and the correct loading for proper truss design.
Sprinkler Loads on Trusses
SBCA has put together a guide covering the basic information that should be considered by the Building Designer and Truss Designer in designing the truss system for use with a sprinkler system.
Attachment of Residential Deck Ledger to End of Wood Truss Floor Systems
SBCA has developed installation details for attaching a two-inch nominal lumber deck ledger to the end and side of residential floor systems constructed with floor trusses.
Floor Truss Ribbon Board Load Path
This guide will describe how a designer may ensure a continuous load path where walls are installed on top of bottom chord bearing floor trusses using a ribbon board.
Deflection Limits for Floor Trusses
SBCA has created guidance to help a designer in complying with manufacturer or trade association deflection requirements for a number of floor topping/covering related products.
NFC Mission
NFC will develop standards for framing field operations and management to be used as industry best practices, nationally.
NFC Orientation Checklist
The FrameSAFE Orientation Checklist provides a safety overview for new employees.
Site-Specific Safety Program
Version 4 of FrameSAFE is now available! It includes a new module on silica exposure, expanded Implementation Guide and a new, searchable online dashboard!
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