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SAIL3

Structural
Oct 7, 2010
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OSHA requires 7'-0" head clearance..
I have been informed by another engineer that IBC rerquires 7'-6" min clearance with some exceptions...
does anyone happen to know what section in IBC 2006 that this requirement is in..
this project is a non-public, industrial maintenence platform....
thanks for your help and input...
 
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thanks guys for the info, really helpful
 
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