Guide to Good Practices for Handling, Installing and Bracing of Metal Connected Wood Trusses
This definitive guide, produced by the Structural Building Components Association, equips truss manufacturers, designers, framers and building officials with prescriptive, code-referenced recommendations for the safe handling, installation, temporary restraint and permanent bracing of metal plate connected wood trusses. Inside you’ll find:
Handling and storage, proper unloading, staging and protection against damage and moisture
Installation procedures, safe lifting methods, alignment tolerances and bearing support requirements
Temporary restraint systems, lateral restraint attachments and spacing tolerances to prevent wind-uplift or collapse
Permanent bracing guidelines, diagonal web bracing based on web-member force, and flat-top chord bracing tied to chord force
Safety Protocols and QA/QC
Code and Standard References

Whether you’re a truss installer, site supervisor or building official, this manual delivers the step-by-step practices and checklists to keep your wood-truss work safe, code-compliant and structurally sound.

BCSI - Building Component Safety Information is used on the CGC, CBC, CRC Florida Contractor's licensing exams. Current edition, brand new mint condition.  Pre-tabbed options available