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    Does building code allow latter transfer of ceiling load in floor joists?

    Does building code allow latter transfer of ceiling load in floor joists? If a ceiling joist breaks on a wall, making it interior load bearing wall, but the ceiling weight is all that the wall is holding does it need direct support under it, per building code? Or can the support be a few feet...
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    Acceptable practices with installing ceiling drywall before interior walls

    With engineered trusses, is it acceptable to install drywall on the ceiling before framing interior non load bearing walls? I would like to do this #1 to prevent unnecessary joints, #2 to prevent future roof sag. #3 I can get the drywall up 10x faster. I have one interior load bearing wall that...
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    ICC/STC Rating for Floor/Ceiling Assemblies

    How do I go about finding out the sound rating for a floor/ceiling assembly?
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    Can't get building permit for basement reno

    Hi, I'm trying to get a building permit for my basement reno in Ontario. The basement is already finished and has a kitchen and two piece bathroom. The ceiling height in most areas is 6'9" except it's 5'11 under the beam which runs the entire length of the basement and 6'2" under some duct...
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    Mixed Ceiling Types in one space

    Hey all I'm renting a space that is currently all drop ceiling. We are planning to take one space and remove the drop ceiling. The rest of the space will maintain the drop ceiling. Is there any code against having varying ceiling types in one space?
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    Ceiling Height exceptions

    I am working with the Florida Building Code, 2014 edition (copied below): The ceiling height for non-basement habitable space seems to be required to be 7' min. in most cases. I see an exception for basement beam and ducts where they can be as low as 6'4". I don't see a similar exception for...
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