Chapter 16 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
Section A203 — DEFINITIONS
2025 California Existing Building Code (Title 24, Part 10) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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[BS] A203.1 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the applicable definitions in the California Building Code and the following shall apply: [BS] CONTINUITY CONNECTOR. A component, typically a plate, rod, strap or hold-down, that ensures load path continuity along the full length of a crosstie or strut. [BS] CROSSTIE. A member or group of members continuous across the main diaphragm that connects opposite wall lines and transfers out-of-plane wall anchorage forces into the diaphragm. [BS] FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM. A roof or floor sheathed with plywood, wood decking (1-by or 2-by) or metal…