Title: Lay out the ceiling framing detail on the top wall plate.
Course: Building Trades II (17009-II) > Section: CARPENTRY: Framing a Ceiling

Layout should include

- determining the number of ceiling joists needed for the job
- laying out ceiling joists on the top plate
- marking openings according to the blueprint.

IRC: Chapter 8 defines ceiling joist material, allowed spans, and spacing live and dead loads, along with attachment to wall plates.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where are the details for ceiling framing on plans?
- What are the typical layout dimensions for ceiling members?