Identification should include
- locating rough openings, corners, and wall tees
- ensuring that the stud layout is 16 inches or 24 inches on a center, as required by plans
- ensuring that door and window openings are of the proper width, within +/- 1/16 inch
- identifying wall-plate-layout marks
- stocking components.
IRC: Chapter 6 (https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018P4) identifies
- stud placement based on building height, floor, roof loads, and design
- size and height of stud along with stud spacing, based on building design
- headers' size and jack placement
- number of jacks and studs required at openings, based on the opening, width, and load above the header.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why are all wall layouts 16 inches on center?
- What are special wall framing details?
NCCER Standards:
Carpentry Fundamentals: Level 1
- 27106-06 Wall and Ceiling Framing