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What is NYC BC § 3305.8.6.1?

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This section mandates that joists, decking, and associated shoring and bracing be installed according to site-specific drawings approved by a registered design professional. The drawings must detail various aspects including materials, loads, and spacing. Applies to building owners and contractors involved in construction projects.

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3305.8.6.1 Installed as indicated on drawings.

BC § 3305.8.6.1

Joists, temporary decking, permanent decking, and shoring and bracing for joists and decking shall be installed as indicated on drawings, including but not limited to erection drawings, approved by a registered design professional. Such drawings shall be specific to the site and shall, at a minimum, indicate the following details: 1. Joists; 2. Permanent decking material; 3. Allowable temporary decking material; 4. Members and fasteners, including bridging, strapping, stiffeners, and placement of diaphragm; 5. Shoring and bracing, whether permanent or temporary, for joists, trusses, and decking, through all phases of work, including interim sequences; 6. Allowable designated temporary loading areas, or if no designated temporary loading areas are specified, a note that no temporary loading is allowed; 7. Types of materials and maximum loads allowed in each temporary loading area; 8. The permissible live and construction loads of the decking (temporary and permanent) and structure outside of temporary loading areas; 9. The minimum spacing of deck screws required for loading of the deck (temporary and permanent) during construction; and 10. Conditions to be satisfied before temporary shoring and bracing can be removed.

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