The document provides instructions for locating and marking studs in a wall for framing. It states that studs should be marked every 16 inches, with the first stud 15 1/4 inches from the edge. Layout tools like tape measures, templates, and layout sticks can be used, with the stick having fingers spaced 16 inches apart to mark regular stud locations with an X and cripple studs with a C.

1. Stud Locations Studs marked 16" away from each other first stud is 15 1/4" away from edge locating tape measures have marks on 16" & 24" 4' layout template/layout stick metal bar with 1 1/2" fingers 16" apart marking studs regular studs marked with an "X" crippled studs marked with a "C" -16"- Wall Frame Layout Stick