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9.23.13.5 — Shaping of Rafters

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(1) Rafters shall be shaped at supports to provide even bearing surfaces and supported directly above the exterior walls.

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bearing surface

means the contact surface between a foundation unit and the soil or rock on which the foundation unit bears.

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