Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 22 - Steel
Section 2206 - STEEL JOISTS
Subsection 2206.3 - Calculations

Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 2206.3

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

The steel joist and joist girder manufacturer shall design the steel joists and/or steel joist girders in accordance with the current SJI specifications and load tables to support the load requirements of Section 2206.2. The registered design professional may require submission of the steel joist and joist girder calculations as prepared by a registered design professional responsible for the product design. If requested by the registered design professional, the steel joist manufacturer shall submit design calculations with a cover letter bearing the seal and signature of the joist manufacturer's registered design professional. In addition to standard calculations under this seal and signature, submittal of the following shall be included:

1. Non-SJI standard bridging details (e.g., for cantilevered conditions, net uplift, etc.).

2. Connection details for:

2.1. Non-SJI standard connections (e.g., flush-framed or framed connections);

2.2. Field splices; and

2.3. Joist headers.

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