Different Bolt Sizes at Each End of Vertical Brace

[cdi12]

Is it acceptable to use different bolt sizes at each end of vertical brace (3/4” dia bolts at one end and 1” dia bolts at other end)?
Thanks,
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[RARWOOD]

I don't think there is a code provision that would prevent you from doing that. I would probably avoid doing it just on general principle. However there are times when the upper end of a brace has different conditions which may require a different bolt pattern or size.

 

[cdi12]

Thanks RARMBJ. What requires different bolt size is different condition as you indicated.