Header Hangers in Bearing Walls

Headers for windows and doors are typically supported by cripples or jack studs. These studs can be eliminated using header hangers, as allowed under the International Residential Code.

Publication Date:

Thursday, June 16, 2011

cn_header_hangers_in_bearing_walls.pdf

Document Details

Prepared by:

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy Building Energy Codes Program

Focus:

Compliance

Building Type:

Residential

Code Referenced:

2009 IRC

2006 IRC

Document type:

Code Notes

Target Audience:

Architect/Designer

Builder

Contractor

Engineer

Header Hangers in Bearing Walls - Code Notes