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What is NYC BC § 1607.13?

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This section outlines the requirements for the structural supports of roofs and marquees to withstand wind, snow, earthquake loads, dead loads, and live loads as specified. The statute references Table 1607.1 for additional load criteria. Applies to building owners responsible for roof design and safety.

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1607.13 Roof loads.

BC § 1607.13

The structural supports of roofs and marquees shall be designed to resist wind and, where applicable, snow and earthquake loads, in addition to the dead load of construction and the appropriate live loads as prescribed in this section, or as set forth in Table 1607.1. The live loads acting on a sloping surface shall be assumed to act vertically on the horizontal projection of that surface.

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