§ 14.04.140. Section 1613.5.4 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 California Building Code to read as follows.

1613.5.4 ASCE 7, 12.11.2.2.3 Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.11.2.2.3 to read as follows:

12.11.2.2.3 Wood Diaphragms in wood diaphragms, the continuous ties shall be in addition to the diaphragm sheathing. Anchorage shall not be accomplished by use of toe nails or nails subject to withdrawal nor shall wood ledgers or framing be used in cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension. The diaphragm sheathing shall not be considered effective as providing ties or struts required by this section.

For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, wood diaphragms supporting concrete or masonry walls shall comply with the following:

1.

The spacing of continuous ties shall not exceed 40 feet. Added chords of diaphragms may be used to form subdiaphragms to transmit the anchorage forces to the main continuous crossties.

2.

The maximum diaphragm shear used to determine the depth of the subdiaphragm shall not exceed 75% of the maximum diaphragm shear.

(Ord. No. 7289, § 3(J), 12-12-2016)