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I suppose it would only matter if it affects fire rating. I think originally the gyp had to be applied directly to the studs meaning that the plywood could only be applied over it. If that hasn't changed it might indeed be a problem.Mark E. Deardorff, SE
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From: Tom Skaggs [mailto:tom.skaggs@apawood.org]
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 9:34 AM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: IBC Wood Frame Shear Wall Table -- panels over gypsumI'm curious if anybody uses the Panels (wood structural panels) Applied OVER ½" or 5/8" Gypsum Sheathing portion of the IBC wood frame shear wall table (Table 2306.4.1). It appears that this portion of the table may be a relic of the Uniform Building Code. If this portion of the table were dropped, I'm curious how much heartburn this might cause.
Thanks in advance,
Tom
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