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How many joists do you distribute the load from the walls to? I am not familiar with detailing a continuous rim joist to distribute the loads to the cantilever joist. TIA for the insight.

PT is probably not required for this case. The way I usually detail this would be to extend the cantilever floor joist to the edge of the wall and provide rim blocking between the joists. This allows the sole plate to bear on the joist instead of using a hanger. I would block every bay at the...

I usually use 60psf live load and Cd=1.0 in this situation.

I also focus on residential structures in California and have to provide a pretty detailed lateral/vertical analysis for almost every project.

Try calling the number on the connector catalog, usually the Simpson engineering support can provide information on legacy products.

Almost all ahj in the california bay area require a special inspections list completed and submitted before the building permit is approved. Our plans also have the required special inspections listed on the cover sheet.

It might be worth considering a connection with anchor bolts welded to a plate that can be welded to your steel beam. Similar to https://ssttoolbox.widen.net/view/pdf/2944g75z1v/L-L-SWSBEAM24.pdf?t.download=true&u=cjmyin.

Our firm in California Bay Area bills $250 for principals. Most of our work is in residential construction.