There are a lot of framing how to books at HD and Lowe's. I use "Creative House Framing, plan, design, build". Cost's about $15 but go to a used book store or Amazon first.

Oh, I have a couple of framing books already. However, neither describe how to fasten the lumber :-( Does the book you mentioned go into that?

Are you talking about nailing patterns, size of nails etc?

Exactly. A nailing schedule, I believe it's called. I have the 2006 IRC and don't see anything in there either.

Was in Lowe's today. Complete book of Framing $18, Scot Simpson. Has 3 pages of IBC 2006 nailing requirements.

Excellent. Thanks! I'll check it out.

I picked up the book on my way home from work. Three pages? It has THIRTEEN pages illustrating the nailing schedule in the IBC. Wow. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thanks ma0641!

Glad to help. Thanks for the "tip"

Table R602.3(1) of the 2006 IRC contains that Code's fastener schedule for structural framing members.

Table R602.3(1) of the 2006 IRC