3305.2.4.3 Landing and placing loads.
BC § 3305.2.4.3
The landing and placing of loads on open web steel joists shall be in accordance with the following requirements: 1. No load shall be placed on open web steel joists until they are permanently fastened in place or otherwise secured in accordance with methods approved by the registered design professional of record, and the special inspector responsible for the open web steel joists has signed and dated a report indicating compliance with the requirements of this item.
2.During the construction period, the contractor shall ensure that all loads placed on the steel are distributed so as not to exceed the carrying capacity of any open web steel joist.
3.Except as provided in item number 5, no construction loads are allowed on the steel joists until all bridging is installed and anchored and all joist-bearing ends are attached.
4.The weight of a bundle of joist bridging shall not exceed a total of 1,000 pounds (454 kg). A bundle of joist bridging shall be placed on a minimum of three steel joists that are secured at one end. The edge of the bridging bundle shall be positioned within 1 foot (305 mm) of the secured end.
5.No bundle of decking may be placed on steel joists until all bridging has been installed and anchored and all joist bearing ends attached, unless all of the following conditions are met: 5.1. The contractor has first determined from a qualified person and documented in a site-specific erection plan that the structure or portion of the structure is capable of supporting the load; 5.2. The bundle of decking is placed on a minimum of three steel joists; 5.3. The joists supporting the bundle of decking are attached at both ends; 5.4. At least one row of bridging is installed and anchored; 5.5. The total weight of the bundle of decking does not exceed 4,000 pounds (1816 kg); and 5.6. Placement of the bundle of decking shall be in accordance with item number 6.
6.The edge of the construction load shall be placed within 1 foot (305 mm) of the bearing surface of the joist end. (Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2023/077.
