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Comment: Clarified recommendations around connecting non-load bearing walls to trusses.

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Hold down connection - Option 4

Transfer of Racking Loads to Internal Non-Load Bearing Bracing Walls

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The slotted internal wall brackets shall be installed at a maximum of1200mm centers along the non-load bearing wall.

Transfer of Racking Loads to Internal Bracing Walls - Internal Wall Perpendicular to Trusses

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There are two different brackets options that may be used for this application: a slotted internal wall wall bracket, or an internal wall bracket. Either option may be used and should be installed at a maximum of 1200mm centers.

Example 1 - Slotted Bracket on Wall Running Parallel to trusses

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A slotted internal wall bracket shall be fixed to the top plate with 4 x 10-16x16 hex head fasteners and to the truss bottom chord or trimmer with 2 x 10-16x16 hex head fasteners. It is important that the slots in the bracket allow movement between the truss and wall frame, and the fasteners are not overtightened. The truss should be able to move on the bracket in the event there is settlement. In the event that internal non-load bearing walls run parallel with roof trusses, and trimmer section shall be installed to act as a fixing point for the slotted bracket.

Example 2 - Internal Wall Bracket Perpendicular to Trusses

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Example 3 - Internal Wall Bracket Parallel with Trusses

The internal wall brackets shall be installed at a maximum of 1200mm centers along the non-load bearing wallcan be attached to ceiling battens.

Connecting Non-Load Bearing to Load Bearing Walls

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