I'd like to know what the codes are for building a 3 story house with the 2nd and 3rd floor cantilevered. There are two ways to do this:
1. If the 2nd floor is cantilevered 3' past the 1st floor, can the 3rd floor be cantilevered 3' past the 2nd floor? Both are assuming joists extend 9' back into structure.
2. If the 2nd floor is cantilevered 3' past the 1st floor, can the 3rd floor be built on the same footprint as the 2nd floor?
Does the weight and leverage of an additional story of house reduce the distance of cantilever the 2nd story can extend?
Thank you,
John
1. If the 2nd floor is cantilevered 3' past the 1st floor, can the 3rd floor be cantilevered 3' past the 2nd floor? Both are assuming joists extend 9' back into structure.
2. If the 2nd floor is cantilevered 3' past the 1st floor, can the 3rd floor be built on the same footprint as the 2nd floor?
Does the weight and leverage of an additional story of house reduce the distance of cantilever the 2nd story can extend?
Thank you,
John