Steel post base plate on top of double bottom plates (Stupid question I should know the answer to)

[Signious]

Hi,

I have a homeowner who is looking for signoff on a job post-work.

-Off the shelf steel post supporting a roof beam, interior application (lean-too shed off the side of his home)
-Steel post is in the wall framing (for some unknown reason he just wants a steel post even though a 3ply 2x6 works like a charm)
-Baseplate of the post is sitting on the bottom plates
-Compressive strength of the bottom plates check out for the load from the base plate
-Conc. pad footing under post checks out

Is there a problem with this? I can't find any code specific violations (Canada Building Code 2015); the steel and wood checks out mechanically.

 

[KootK]

No objections here other that it seems silly to use steel when wood would do. The wood would perform better thermally I'd think.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

 

[Signious]

Thanks Kootk, it is just a goofy situation and something seemed off about it. Im guessing he is just stubborn and already spent a load of money on the steel post.

Edit: We are talking a Wesure WS2.5 with a full saddle head btw. 50kip post to support an 8000lb load at an ~8ft height.