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Roof diaphragm sheathing is fastened with the wrong nail size compared with the structural schedule. What is the issue?

Correct Answer

C) Fastener capacity.

Diaphragm performance relies on the specified fastener type, size, and spacing.

Answer Options
A
Continue framing where roof diaphragm sheathing is fastened with the wrong nail size compared with the structural schedule, and let the next crew adjust around the framing problem.
B
Photograph the condition where roof diaphragm sheathing is fastened with the wrong nail size compared with the structural schedule, but close the framing item without restoring the bearing or connector requirement.
C
Fastener capacity.
D
Treat the item as layout cleanup where roof diaphragm sheathing is fastened with the wrong nail size compared with the structural schedule, and defer the load-path repair to a later phase.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Diaphragm performance relies on the specified fastener type, size, and spacing.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Continue framing where roof diaphragm sheathing is fastened with the wrong nail size compared with the structural schedule, and let the next crew adjust around the framing problem.

Continue framing where roof diaphragm sheathing is fastened with the wrong nail size compared with the structural schedule, and let the next crew adjust around the framing problem. relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for roof diaphragm fastening.

Option B: Photograph the condition where roof diaphragm sheathing is fastened with the wrong nail size compared with the structural schedule, but close the framing item without restoring the bearing or connector requirement.

Photograph the condition where roof diaphragm sheathing is fastened with the wrong nail size compared with the structural schedule, but close the framing item without restoring the bearing or connector requirement. relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for roof diaphragm fastening.

Option D: Treat the item as layout cleanup where roof diaphragm sheathing is fastened with the wrong nail size compared with the structural schedule, and defer the load-path repair to a later phase.

Treat the item as layout cleanup where roof diaphragm sheathing is fastened with the wrong nail size compared with the structural schedule, and defer the load-path repair to a later phase. relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for roof diaphragm fastening.

Memory Technique

Roof Diaphragm Fastening trail for Reviewing Sheathing: note to schedule to detail, then field action.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Roof diaphragm fastening from California Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Building Code diaphragm fastening concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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