engjg
Structural
- Jan 2, 2015
- 95
In the context of:
Regarding #3; While I have not found where code clarifies, I believe this is not applicable for typical preassembled window units. I believe the intent is for large glazing walls and the design of the mullions and frames directly receiving the glass.
- exterior wood wall stud with typical window components
- FBC 2023 code (IBC 2021 with amendments)
- interior gypsum wall board
- flexible exterior finishes
- 0.42xW and L/120 (Table 1604.3 including footnote f)
- 0.42xW and L/180 (Gypsum wallboard controlled)
- 0.6xW and L/175 (Glazing controlled, IBC §2403.3 & Table 1604.3 footnote f)
Regarding #3; While I have not found where code clarifies, I believe this is not applicable for typical preassembled window units. I believe the intent is for large glazing walls and the design of the mullions and frames directly receiving the glass.