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Rafters are installed, but the specified roof-to-wall clips are missing at the exterior wall. What is incomplete?

Correct Answer

C) Uplift load path.

Roof-to-wall clips transfer uplift forces from roof framing into the wall load path.

Answer Options
A
Continue framing where rafters are installed, but the specified roof-to-wall clips are missing at the exterior wall, and wait for drywall to hide the framing defect.
B
Photograph the condition where rafters are installed, but the specified roof-to-wall clips are missing at the exterior wall, but close the framing item without correcting the fastening or bearing condition.
C
Uplift load path.
D
Treat the item as layout cleanup where rafters are installed, but the specified roof-to-wall clips are missing at the exterior wall, and let a later crew work around the framing condition.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Roof-to-wall clips transfer uplift forces from roof framing into the wall load path.

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