Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61G15-31.006 - Design of Structural Systems Utilizing Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders
(1) The Engineer of
Record shall indicate on the Structural Engineering Documents the steel joist
and joist girder designations as required in Section 2207 of the Florida
Building Code, Building, which is incorporated by reference in subsection
61G15-18.011(6),
F.A.C., and shall indicate the appropriate standards for joist and joist girder
design, layout, end supports, anchorage, bridging requirements, etc., including
connections to walls. These documents shall indicate special requirements for
concentrated loads, non-uniform loads, openings, extended ends, and resistance
to uplift loads.
(2) The Engineer
of Record is responsible for reviewing the steel joist and joist girder
manufacturer's designs, as required in subsection (1) above, per the Engineer
of Record's specified joist and joist girder designations and/or special
loading diagrams, as set forth in Structural Engineering Documents. The
Engineer of Record may require the submission of the steel joist and joist
girder design calculations as an indication of compliance. When required to
submit the steel joist and joist girder calculations, the Engineer of Record
shall require the steel joist and joist girder manufacturer to submit a cover
letter along with the steel joist and joist girder design calculations. The
cover letter shall bear the seal and signature of a Florida registered
professional engineer responsible for design of the steel joist and joist
girders.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 471.033(2), 471.008 FS. Law Implemented 471.033(1)(g), (j) FS.
New 1-26-93, Formerly 21H-31.006, Amended 10-19-97, 1-4-16, 8-22-21.
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