Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter CHAPTER 51 - MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTIAL CODE
Chapter R5 - FLOORS - AMENDMENTS
Subsection R502.2

Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs R 502.2
Current through Register 1543, March 14, 2025

Revise and replace section R502.2 as follows:

R502.3 Allowable joist spans.

Spans for floor joists shall be in accordance with Tables R502.3.1(1) and R502.3.1(2). For other grades and species and for other loading conditions, refer to the AWC STJR or the American Wood Council "AWC" Maximum Span Calculator for Wood Joists and Rafters found at: https://www.awc.org/codes-standards/calculators-software/spancalc.

Delete the following from R502.11.1 Design.

After registered design professional, Delete "where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed in accordance with Section R106.1."

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