Installing a joist kicker brace prior to roof dead being fully placed?

[abusementpark]

When you have a kicker brace attaching from an open web steel joist to its supporting structure (e.g. to brace the bottom flange on a beam), do you require that all roof dead load be placed prior to the braces being installed?

 

[steellion]

Yes, we put a note on the section to that effect.

 

[abusementpark]

Do you typically get much resistance from the contractor on this requirement?

 

[BAretired]

I believe the usual practice is to provide a slotted hole in the connection, then tighten the bolt after placing dead load.

BA