2308.5.11 Exterior wall sheathing.
BC § 2308.5.11
Except where stucco construction that complies with Section 2510 is installed, the outside of exterior walls of enclosed buildings, including gables, shall be sheathed with one of the materials of the minimum thickness specified in Table 2308.5.11. Fasteners shall be used that are designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2304.10 or accepted engineering practice. Alternatively, sheathing materials and fasteners complying with Section 2304.6 shall be permitted. Table 2308.5.11Minimum Thickness of Wall Sheathing Sheathing TypeMinimum ThicknessMaximum Wall Stud SpacingDiagonal wood boards5/8 inch24 inches on centerStructural fiberboard 1/2 inch16 inches on centerWood structural panelIn accordance withTables 2308.6.3(2) and 2308.6.3(3)—M-S "Exterior Glue" and M-2 "Exterior Glue" particleboardIn accordance with Section 2306.3and Table 2308.6.3(4)—Gypsum sheathing 1/2 inch16 inches on centerReinforced cement mortar1 inch24 inches on centerHardboard panel sidingIn accordance withTable 2308.6.3(5)— For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
