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Interpretation #8514

Original Request

  • Requested By: IRVIN SOSA
  • Requester E-Mail: sosairvin@gmail.com
  • Code Version: 2021
  • Code: BUILDING
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: steel columns
  • Topic: Concrete fill in steel columns

  • Question: Is it mandatory to concrete fill the steel tube columns in residences?

Answer:

No, the code does not require it. The designer may, based on loads, fire protection and/other criteria, however, it is not a code requirement.
On 03/05/2021 at 2:10 PM

Commentary:

None.