Section 675IAC14-4.3-87. Section R502.8.1; sawn lumber

   Add an exception to SECTION R502.8.1 to read as follows: EXCEPTION: In 2 × 8 and larger solid lumber joists, holes up to 50 percent of the actual joist depth may be drilled at the center of the joist depth in the second and fifth sixths of the joist span. When the joist spans 90 percent or less of its maximum allowed span per TABLE R502.3.1(1) or R502.3.1(2), such holes may also be located in the center third of the joist span. Such hole shall be no closer than 6 inches (152 mm) from any other hole. Except for end notches, no notches may be in the same half of the span as a hole allowed by this exception. (Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 14-4.3-87; filed Jun 13, 2005, 3:00 p.m.: 28 IR 3275, eff 90 days after filing with the Secretary of State; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA)