Section 512C — ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
512C.4 Combinations of Vertical Elements.
San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes · 2022 edition · updated 2026-08-28 · San Francisco
512C.4.1 Lateral force distribution. Lateral forces shall be distributed among the designated vertical resisting elements in a line in proportion to their relative rigidities except that moment frames shall comply with Section 512C.4.2.
512C.4.2 Moment-resisting frames. A moment frame shall not be used with an unreinforced masonry wall in a single line of resistance unless the wall has piers that are capable of sustaining rocking in accordance with Section 512C.2.2 and the frames are designed to carry 100 percent of the lateral forces, and the story drift ratio shall be limited to 0.0025.
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