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What is NYC BC § 2505.2?

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This section permits cold-formed steel-frame shear walls, when sheathed with gypsum board or gypsum panel products and constructed per Section 2211.1.1, to resist wind and seismic loads. Walls designed for seismic resistance must comply with limitations in Section 12.2.1 of ASCE 7. Applies to building owners involved in structural design and construction.

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2505.2 Resistance to shear (steel framing).

BC § 2505.2

Cold-formed steel-frame shear walls sheathed with gypsum board or gypsum panel products and constructed in accordance with the materials and provisions of Section 2211.1.1 are permitted to resist wind and seismic loads. Walls resisting seismic loads shall be subject to the limitations in Section 12.2.1 of ASCE 7.

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