Thanks for the reply. I agree with the chapter 3 part, especially because it states to use the actual weights of materials for the purpose of design. I also agree that it seems not worth fighting for that 1-2 extra psf in our design loads, but the main reason I'm fighting for it is that this is...
Hi all,
I recently got a comment from a plan checker that I must use 4 PSF minimum for the dead load of any ceilings on my project, irregardless of the actual ceiling weight, for both gravity and lateral design. He cites ASCE 7-10, Section 13.5.6.1, specifically where it mentions that "Wp shall...