Where exactly do these braced walls go?
Braced-wall panels shall begin no more than 12 1/2 ft. from each end of a braced-wall line (8 ft. for IBC SDC D-E and IRC SDC D0-D2 provide IRC R602.11 requirements are met). The number of braced-wall panels shall be based on the minimum percentages of wall bracing as specified in IRC Table R602.10.1 and panels shall be spaced no more than 25 ft. on-center along the braced-wall line. It is also allowable to have up to a 4 ft. offset and still maintain the same braced-wall line. See splice requirements.

What’s an offset?
An offset is when there is a break in the wall line, for example, for a porch and front door, or a bay window. The code allows up to a 4 ft. offset on a braced‑wall line. If there is more than a 4 ft. offset, the code requires that you must start a new braced-wall line, which results in additional braced-wall panels.

Foundation Design
The Strong Frame™ ordinary moment frame wall-bracing solutions contained in this catalog require foundations that are engineered to resist the forces generated. The following bracing tables contain anchorage solutions to attached the moment frame to various foundation types. For complete footing and grade‑beam solutions, including size and reinforcing, refer to Strong Frame catalog pages 59 and 60 (PDF).

Top-Plate-Splice Fastener Requirements*

1. Half the number of fasteners shown are to be installed each end of the splice.
2. Splice connections are based on lumber grade DF/SP. For SPF, increase quantity of fasteners shown by 25%.
3. Stagger fasteners as required to prevent splitting of wood top plate.
4. Strap splice shown may be used in lieu of nailed top plate splice indicated. Alternate strap of same length and capacity may be substituted for strap indicated.
5. 16d = 0.162" x 3 1/2"