Building Component Safety Information (BCSI)

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How important is continuous lateral bracing in roof trusses? Is it detrimental to the roof integrity if it is missing?

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We are concerned with SBCA’s BCSI-B1 Summary Sheet which under “Notes” makes a disclaimer. Our concern is if there would be an accident with our trusses and we point out that the bracing was not placed correctly according to SBCA documentation, which is sent with every job. If the accident goes to court, how will our attorney respond when the opposing attorney points out the disclaimer, which infers that the bracing we recommend must be flawed, otherwise it would not be disclaimed?

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I would like to know the proper storage and shipping of wood trusses.

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Are there any schematics available on how to horizontally brace a 7/12 pitch roof?

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Would you please inform me of the specified requirements of the size and the amount of nail attachments from the truss to the top plate?

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If trusses blew down from insufficient temporary bracing and the contractor put them back up without the knowledge of the truss manufacturer and gave the truss manufacturer a letter stating that the trusses were okay, is that sufficient? Do you know of any truss manufacturer who would accept this?

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Is it common practice for the supplier/distributor of a truss to provide a publication regarding temporary bracing with the delivery of the material?

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What are the requirements for installing valley sets over roof trusses? I am interested in nailing and support conditions. Some engineers ask for the bottom chord of the valley truss to be ripped to match the roof pitch of the underlying trusses. Is this necessary? How can I calculate values for uplift resistance for the building inspector?

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What are the requirements on the permanent bracing of bottom chords? Can gypsum board diaphragms be used?

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I am a building inspector and have some questions regarding how to apply IBC 2012 2308.8.5 (IRC 2012 R802.8) (similar IBC 2015 2308.4.6 & IRC 2015 R802.8) to trusses, especially those with high heels: