Loui1
Structural
- Apr 25, 2006
- 102
New to IRC and am struggling to understand why a developer is requiring a PE stamp for the design of multifamily homes. We're talking about typical two two story units, back to back separated by a party wall, totaling 4000sq ft....a whole neighborhood full of them. This is located in the midwest, so no coastal wind zone or major seismic. No crazy roof overhangs or layout. The developer seems to anticipate having to construct shear walls with hold downs. I've never seen a house with holddowns. Any insight would be appreciated.
Are there certain provisions in the IRC that typially cannot be met, which therefore require engineering??
FYI: I dont want to shoot myself in the foot and argue my way out of a project, but would like to understand why I'm designing these things.
Are there certain provisions in the IRC that typially cannot be met, which therefore require engineering??
FYI: I dont want to shoot myself in the foot and argue my way out of a project, but would like to understand why I'm designing these things.