ing studs below are spaced 24 inches (610 mm) on center, such members shall bear within 5 inches (127 mm) of the studs beneath. Exceptions: 1. Thetopplatesaretwo2-inchby6-inch(38mmby 140 mm) or two 3-inch by 4-inch (64 mm by 89 mm) members. 2. A third top plate is installed. 3. Solidblockingequalinsizetothestudsisinstalled to reinforce the double top plate.