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IRC 2021 Section R602.3 — Wall Construction / Framing

Updated Apr 17, 2026
Wood stud wall framing spacing, height limits, and fastener schedule. Standard 2x4 at 16 inches on center supports single-story with 10-ft plate height. Double top plate required unless engineered strap.

Table R602.3(5) sets stud sizing by height and load. Fastener schedule Table R602.3(1) — one nail per 6 inches edge, 12 inches field for wall sheathing.

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DETAILS
section
R602.3
category
Structural — Wood Framing
code body
IRC
code year
2021
adopted by
["az-phx","az-tuc","nv-lv"]
source url
https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2021P1/chapter-6-wall-construction
SOURCES
🔗https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2021P1/chapter-6-wall-c...
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