In a load bearing 2.4 m high stud wall, does the top (and/or bottom) plate (90 x 45) need to be continuous? If not, where are they best joined?

Second question: if the top plate is doubled, does the load (200 x 75) beam still need to be directly over a double stud? Does doubling the top plate alter the answer to the first question?

It's for a flat roof, and I'm in Victoria.


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