SC Heating Practice Questions - South Carolina Heating Contractor Examination Exam

When running heating pipe or duct through a wood joist, which cutting and boring limit is correct under IMC 302.3.1?

End notches may be one-half the joist depth Holes may be any diameter if they are centered Notches on the ends shall not exceed one-fourth the joist depth; bored holes shall be at least 2 inches from the top or bottom and not more than one-third the joist depth; top or bottom notches shall not exceed one-sixth the depth and shall not be in the middle third of the span Top-edge notches are unlimited if a steel strap is added in the field

Correct Answer:

Notches on the ends shall not exceed one-fourth the joist depth; bored holes shall be at least 2 inches from the top or bottom and not more than one-third the joist depth; top or bottom notches shall not exceed one-sixth the depth and shall not be in the middle third of the span

Access more questions from this quiz

Continue to SC Heating Practice Questions - South Carolina Heating Contractor Examination Exam for more practice questions and the full quiz experience.

Access More Questions