Is it necessary for roof sheathing wood structural panels to be staggered?

Roof sheathing wood structural panels do not have to be staggered. Staggering the seams can provide additional benefits, such as reducing the potential for moisture intrusion and ensuring a more uniform distribution of loads across the roof structure, but it is not a strict requirement in all construction practices.

In many building codes and design practices, the key focus is on ensuring that panels are installed in a way that meets the structural integrity requirements specified in the building design. If the manufacturer's installation guidelines or local building codes do not specify staggering, then it is not necessary. Staggering may be dictated by specific engineering requirements or structural considerations in unique designs, but it is not universally mandated. Therefore, the option indicating that it is not necessary for roof sheathing structural panels to be staggered is consistent with common building practices unless specified otherwise.