Nortel Meridian 1 Option 11C Planning And Installation Manual page 38

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Table 3
Minimum wall requirements – stud construction
Wall Studs
2 in. x 4 in. wooden studs
2 in. x 6 in. wooden studs
3 5/8 in. 20 gauge metal studs
3 5/8 in. 18 gauge metal studs
Table 4
Minimum fastener requirements
Type of wall
Wooden studs
Metal studs
Concrete
(2000 PSI)
Masonry
553-3021-210 Standard 7.00
Table 3 identifies the maximum allowable wall height in earthquake prone
areas for various types of stud wall construction.
#10 wood screws
# 14 sheet metal screws
1/4 in. HILTI KB-II
1/4 in. Ramset Redhead
Dynabolt sleeve anchor
The mounting bracket for each cabinet should be fastened to the sheet of
plywood with the five, 1 in. #14 screws supplied with the bracket.
A detailed procedure for earthquake bracing is included in
"Bracing cabinets against earthquakes" on page 91 of this handbook.
January 2002
Spacing off center
16 in. or 24 in.
16 in. or 24 in.
16 in. or 24 in.
16 in. or 24 in.
Fasteners
Minimum 1 in. embedment in wood
studs
Minimum 1 in. embedment in metal
studs
Minimum 1 1/8 in. embedment
Maximum Height of Wall
10 ft
16 ft
12 ft
16 ft