R804.1.2

Section R804.1.2 is titled 'In-line framing' and covers requirements for roof-ceiling construction. The requirement to align cold-formed steel horizontal roof framing members over bearing studs below within a certain tolerance per this section and a figure in this code is established. The purpose of this section is to prevent structural failure.

The model shows 4 joist over stud examples which resemble the cross-referenced figure.