Built-up girder and beams, side-loaded 16d at 16” o.c. at top and bottom and staggered
and two at ends and at each splice
Ledger strip to beam, face nail 3-16d each joist
Joist on ledger to beam, toe nail 3-8d
Wall Framing
Sole plate to joist or blocking, face nail 2-16d at 16” o.c.
Top or sole plate to stud, end nail 2-16d
Stud to sole plate, toe nail 3-8d or 2–16d
Doubled studs, face nail 10d at 24” o.c.
Doubled top plates, face nail 10d at 24” o.c.
Doubled top plates, minimum 24” offset of end joints, face nail 8–
16d
in lapped area
Top plates, laps and intersections, face nail 2–10d
Continuous header, two pieces 16d at 16” o.c. along each edge
Continuous header to stud, toe nail 4-8d
1” corner brace to each stud and plate, face nail 2-8d or 2 staples, 1 3/4”
Built-up corner studs 10d at 24” o.c.
Roof/Ceiling Framing
Ceiling joists to plate, toe nail 3-8d
Ceiling joist, laps over partitions, face nail 3–10d
Ceiling joist to parallel rafters, face nail 3-16d
Rafter to plate, toe nail (maximum 6 rafter span, engineered 2-16d
connector for longer)
Roof rafters to ridge, valley or hip rafters, toe nail 4-16d
Roof rafters to ridge, valley or hip rafters, face nail 3-16d
Collar ties to rafters, face nail 3-8d
Boards and planks
1” x 6” subfloor or less to each joist, face nail 2-8d or 2 staples, 1 3/4”
Wider than 1” x 6” subfloor toe to each joist, face nail 3-8d or 4 staples 1 3/4”
2” subfloor to joist or girder, blind and face nail 2-16d
1” x 6” roof or wall sheathing to each bearing, face nail 2-8d or 2 staples, 1 3/4”
1” x 8” roof or wall sheathing to each bearing, face nail 2-8d or 3 staples, 1 3/4”
Wider than 1” x 8” roof sheathing to each bearing, face nail 3-8d or 4 staples, 1 3/4”
2” planks 2-16d at each bearing
Panel Sheathing
Spacing of Fastener
Intermediate
Material Fastener Edges Supports
Engineered wood panel for
subfloor and roof sheathing
and wall corner wind bracing
to framing
5 /16” to 1/2” 6d common or deformed nail or staple, 1 1/2” 6” 12”4
5 /8” to 3/4” 8d smooth or common, 6d deformed nail, or 6” 12”4
staple, 14 ga. 1 3/4”
7 /8” to 1” 8d common or deformed nail 6” 12”
1 1 /8” to 1 1/4” 10d smooth or common or 8d deformed nail 6” 12”
Combination
subfloor/ underlayment
to framing
3/4” or less 6d deformed or 8d smooth or common nail 6”
12”
7/8” to 1” 8d smooth, common or deformed nail 6”
12”
1 1 /8” to 1 1/4” 10d smooth or common or 8d deformed nail 6” 12”
Wood panel siding to framing
1/2” or less 6d corrosion-resistant siding and casing nails 6”
12”
5/8” 8d corrosion-resistant siding and casing nails 6”
12”
1/2” structural cellulosic 1 1/2” galvanized roofing nail; 8d common nail; 3” 6”
fiberboard sheathing staple 16 ga., 1 1/2” long
25/32” structural cellulosic 1 3/4” galvanized roofing nail; 8d common nail; 3” 6”
fiberboard sheathing staple 16 ga., 1 3/4” long
1/2” gypsum sheathing5 1 1/2” galvanized roofing nail; 6d common nail; 4” 8”
staple galvanized 1 1/2” long; 1 1/4” screws, Type
W or S
5/8” gypsum sheathing5 1 3/4” galvanized roofing nail; 8d common nail; 7” 7”
staple galvanized 1 5/8” long; 1 5/8” screws, Type
W or S
1 All nails are smooth-common, box or deformed shank except where otherwise stated.
2 Nail is a general description and may be T-head, modified round head or round head.
3 Staples are 16-gauge wire, unless otherwise noted, and have a minimum 7 /16” o.d. crown width.
4 Staples shall be spaced at not more than 10” o.c. at intermediate supports for floors.
5 Apply vertically 4” x 8” or 4” x 9” panels.
SPS 327.20(4)
(4) Alternate materials and standards. No part of this code is intended to prohibit or discourage use of alternate, equivalent materials or standards or the construction of innovative or nonconventional camping units.
SPS 327.20 History
History: EmR1703: emerg. cr., eff. 2-6-17;
CR 17-017: cr.
Register March 2018 No. 747, eff. 4-1-18.
SPS 327.21
SPS 327.21 Exits. Exits, doors, and hallways shall be constructed as specified in this section.
SPS 327.21(1)(a)(a) A first floor level shall have at least one exit door that discharges to grade. This exit may include interior or exterior stairs.
SPS 327.21(1)(b)
(b) A first floor level shall have at least one egress window complying with
sub. (3) on that floor level.
SPS 327.21(1)(c)
(c) If a camping unit has more than one room on the first floor, the exit door and egress window shall be located in different rooms.
SPS 327.21(1)(d)
(d) If there are bedrooms on the first floor, each must have an egress window that complies with
sub. (3).
SPS 327.21(2)
(2) Exits from lofts. At least one stairway or ladder exit shall be provided to the floor below for a loft.
SPS 327.21(3)
(3) Windows used for exiting. Windows which are installed for exit purposes shall comply with the requirements of this subsection.
SPS 327.21(3)(a)
(a) The window shall be openable from the inside without the use of tools or the removal of a sash. If equipped with a storm or screen, it shall be openable from the inside.
SPS 327.21(3)(b)1.1. The nominal size of the net clear window opening shall be at least 20 inches by 24 inches irrespective of height or width. Nominal dimensions shall be determined by rounding up fractions of inches if they are 1/2-inch or greater or rounding down fractions of inches if they are less than 1/2-inch.
SPS 327.21(3)(b)2.
2. No portion of the window, including stops, stools, meeting rails, and operator arms, shall infringe on the required opening.
SPS 327.21(3)(c)
(c) The area and dimension requirements of
par. (b) may be infringed on by a storm window.
SPS 327.21(3)(d)
(d) For any window used for exiting, the lowest point of clear opening shall be no more than 60 inches above the floor.
SPS 327.21(4)(a)(a) A door used for exiting from a camping unit shall be a swing-type door at least 80 inches high by 32 inches wide.
SPS 327.21(4)(b)
(b) All exit doors shall be openable from the interior without the use of a key.
SPS 327.21 History
History: EmR1703: emerg. cr., eff. 2-6-17;
CR 17-017: cr.
Register March 2018 No. 747, eff. 4-1-18.
SPS 327.22
SPS 327.22 Stairways and elevated areas. SPS 327.22(1)(a)(a) A flight of stairs with more than 3 risers shall be provided with at least one handrail for the full length of the flight.
SPS 327.22(1)(b)
(b) Handrails shall be designed and constructed to withstand a 200 pound load applied in any direction.
