Sec. 4-252. Floors; Section R-502, Wood Floor Framing
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 4-252 (2026)
Sec. 4-252. Floors; Section R-502, Wood Floor FramingLinkCopy Citation
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The following addition is made to Section R-502 of the International Residential Code:
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Section R-502.7. Floor joists adjacent and parallel to the exterior foundation wall shall be provided with full-depth solid blocking, not less than two (2) inches nominal in thickness, placed perpendicular to the joist at spacing not more than four (4) feet. The blocking shall be nailed to the floor sheathing, the joist and the exterior rim joist/board.