Title: Identify the framing layout on wall plates.
Course: Building Trades I (17009-I) > Section: CARPENTRY: Framing Walls

Identification should include

- locating rough openings, corners, and wall tees
- ensuring that the stud layout is 16 inches or 24 inches on a center, as required by plans
- ensuring that door and window openings are of the proper width, within +/- 1/16 inch
- identifying wall-plate-layout marks
- stocking components.

IRC :  Chapter 6 identifies

- stud placement based on building height, floor, roof loads, and design
- size and height of stud along with stud spacing, based on building design
- headers' size and jack placement
- number of jacks and studs required at openings, based on the opening, width, and load above the header.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are all wall layouts 16 inches on center?
- What are special wall framing details?