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What is NYC BC § 1607.7.1?

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This section outlines the design requirements for structures that accommodate vehicles exceeding a 10,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating. It mandates adherence to the NYSDOT Bridge Manual and LRFD Bridge Design Specifications for vehicular live loads, or allows the use of sidewalk design live loads as an alternative. Applies to building owners designing structures for heavy vehicle access.

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1607.7.1 Loads.

BC § 1607.7.1

Where any structure does not restrict access for vehicles that exceed a 10,000 pound (4535.9 kg) gross vehicle weight rating, those portions of the structure subject to such loads shall be designed using the vehicular live loads, including consideration of impact and fatigue, in accordance with the NYSDOT Bridge Manual and the NYSDOT LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. Alternatively, it shall be acceptable to utilize the design live loads for sidewalks as shown in Table 1607.1.

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