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2308.12.4. Braced wall panels shall be distributed along the length of the braced wall line and start at not more than 8 feet (2438mm) from each end of the braced wall line. Panel sheathing joints shall occur over studs or blocking. Sheathing shall be fastened to studs, top and bottom plates and at panel edges occurring over blocking. Wall framing to which sheathing used for bracing is applied shall be nominal 2 inch wide [1 '/2 inch (38 mm)] or large members. Braced wall panel construction types shall not be mixed within a braced wall line. Braced wall panels required by Section 2308.12.4 may be eliminated when all of the following requirements are met: 1. One story detached garage Group U occupancies not more than 25 feet in depth or length. 2. The roof and three enclosing walls are solid sheathed with'/2-inch nominal thickness wood structural panels with 8d common nails placed 3/8 inches from panel edges and spaced not more than 6 inches on center along all panel edges and 12 inches on center along intermediate framing members. Wall openings for doors or windows are permitted provided a minimum 4 foot wide wood structural braced panel with minimum height to length ratio of 2 to 1 is provided at each end of the wall line and that the wall line be sheathed for 50% of its length. (Balance of section to remain). 20.08.042 -This Section is Deleted. 20.08.043 Section 903.2 amended -Where Required. Section 903.2 Where Required of the California Building Standards Code 2007 Edition (24 C.C.R.), and including by reference the International Building Code, 2006 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2, is amended to read as follows: 903.2 An automatic fire extinguishing system or other approved fire suppression system(s) shall be installed as follows: 1. In every building where the floor and basement area exceeds 8000 square feet. Exceptions: 1. Group U, Division 1 private garages of 1,000 square feet or less. 2. Group U, Division 2 Occupancies. 41