Framing & StructuralQuestion 450 of 700
On a jobsite, prefabricated wood roof or floor trusses must NOT be treated in which of the following ways?
a.Handled with spreader bars to avoid bending during a lift
b.Braced permanently and temporarily as specified by the design
c.Cut, notched, or drilled through chords or webs to run a duct, without the truss designer's approval
d.Stored off the ground and kept from prolonged weather exposure
Explanation
Truss members are engineered; cutting, notching, or drilling chords or webs without the designer's approval can void the design and cause collapse. Using spreader bars, following the specified bracing, and proper storage are all correct handling practices.
Law Reference: 2025 CA Residential Code §R502.11Practice all 700 questions free — no signup required.
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