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Except that theoretically only covers 30-40# loading...If you have more snow than that....
I think the question was regarding a stairway landing.Except that theoretically only covers 30-40# loading...If you have more snow than that....
Often overlooked.Don't forget the footnotes!
Note: Where bolts are located in hollow masonry, the cells in the courses receiving the bolt shall be grouted solid.
True enough...then you have to be concerned about the 300# concentrated...Obviously the snow does not kick in unless it is exterior...I think the question was regarding a stairway landing.
Tables in the IRC incorporate the minimum loading conditions from the IRC, so I am not sure why you have concern...True enough...then you have to be concerned about the 300# concentrated...Obviously the snow does not kick in unless it is exterior...
Because the stair has a specific loading not addressed under floors.....Oddly enough there is no definition of deck in the IRC and decks are floors that's why they are in Ch.5...As this is from Ch.6 I am a little curious if the intent is floor support (although it seems like it is) or wall (lateral) support (per 301.3 #1 or T602.3(5)) and maybe there needs to be a pointer in Ch. 5 if it is for supporting floors.......Tables in the IRC incorporate the minimum loading conditions from the IRC, so I am not sure why you have concern...
And if it is exterior, it is not a floor - it is likely a deck, and the applicable requirements for decks would apply.