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What is NYC BC § 2207.4?

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This section outlines the requirements for steel joist placement plans, including load listings, connection requirements, and deflection criteria. It specifies the necessary details to be included in the plans for field installation according to project requirements. Applies to building owners involved in construction projects utilizing steel joists.

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2207.4 Steel joist drawings.

BC § 2207.4

Steel joist placement plans shall be provided to show the steel joist products as specified on the approved construction documents and are to be utilized for field installation in accordance with specific project requirements as stated in Section 2207.2. Steel joist placement plans shall include, at a minimum, the following: 1. Listing of applicable loads as stated in Section 2207.2 and used in the design of the steel joists and joist girders as specified in the approved construction documents.

2.Profiles for joist and joist girder configurations that differ from those defined by the SJI specifications listed in Section 2207.1.

3.Connection requirements for: 3.1. Joist supports. 3.2. Joist girder supports. 3.3. Field splices. 3.4. Bridging attachments.

4.Live and total load deflection criteria for joists and joist girder configurations that differ from those defined by the SJI specifications listed in Section 2207.1.

5.Size, location and connections for bridging.

6.Joist headers. Steel joist placement plans do not require the seal and signature of the joist manufacturer's registered design professional.

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