Interpretation #8184

Published October 18, 2018

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Code Version
2017
Code
MECHANIC
Code Description
Chapter
Section
302.4
Topic
bored holes in trusses

Question

Is it the intention of FBC mechanical 302.4 to not allow air handlers to be suspended from a truss unless the contractor provides a letter from a registered design professional stating the truss can handle the load ?

Answer Published 10/18/2018 at 10:07 AM

Yes. Other relevant sections are FBC-R R802.7.2 and R802.10.4, and FBC-B 2303.4.5

Commentary

None.