§ 14.04.120. Section 1507 of the 2016 California Building Code is amended by adding a section 1507.1.1 entitled roof sheathing to read as follows.  


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  • When finish roofing material is removed to the existing open space sheathing, a minimum of 3/8-inch thick plywood sheathing shall be installed. The new sheathing shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Code. The sheathing shall be installed such that the edges align over rafters and individual spaced sheathing boards. The sheathing shall be attached to the existing spaced sheathing with 6d common nails at 6 inches (147mm) on center at supported edges and 6d common nails at 12 inches (294mm) on center at intermediate supports.

(Ord. No. 7289, § 3(J), 12-12-2016)