1606 Dead Loads.  ¹

1606.1 Weights of materials and construction.  In determining dead loads for purposes of design, the actual weights of materials and construction shall be used.  In the absence of definite information, values shall be subject to the approval of the Building Official.

1606.2 Weights of fixed service equipment.  In determining dead loads for purposes of design, the weight of fixed service equipment, such as plumbing stacks and risers, electrical feeders, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems (HVAC) and fire sprinkler systems, shall be included.

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