Question on framing

[75gmck25]

I've got construction in progress and all the exterior load bearing walls are in place. Now I need to add some interior walls for a shower stall, etc. I thought that would be simple until I read code citations for how to make T connections for interior walls.

I've looked through explanations about how to make a T intersection for a new interior wall/partition, but most are for completely new construction. I'm adding a new interior wall where I can't use a double top plate for a standard connection to the old wall, so I need to figure out the most code-compliant way to connect it.

I've attached a picture where you can see the old and new construction, and I need to construct non load bearing walls that come out perpendicular from this wall. The old construction was 2x10 joists and the new is 2x8, and the new ceiling height is taller, so nothing really lines up well in height.

Would horizontal ladder frame blocking across between the old studs be sufficient?

Thanks,

Bruce

 

[Innovate1]

For non-load bearing walls I think the requirements are much less demanding. I just looked at my interior walls in my basement where I can see the framing and none have double top plates. The double plate is to support loads that may not fall directly over the studs and to tie joints together. Just tack a cross piece between the joists above and fasten the single top plate to that. Where the walls meet do the same type of cross pieces between studs or if you want something to fasten drywall to you could run a 2 x 6 vertically and fasten top and bottom. The usual disclaimers apply but I would think that would be fine and what I have seen done.

Just read the end where you mention ladder framing. Yes, that is often done and I think should be ok.

 

[75gmck25]

I appreciate your response.

I finally decided that I'm making too much out of this, and I just used ladder framing between studs to provide more structure where the walls intersect. I also got lucky because the two interior walls I've framed so far have lined up directly with the floor joists above, so they have full support on top and bottom.

Thanks again.

Bruce