Subdivision (c) of section 1220.1 of Title 19 NYCRR

Subdivision (c) of section 1220.1 of Title 19 NYCRR is amended by adding a new paragraph (12), to read as follows:
(12) 2010 RCNYS Section 703.7.3. Section 703.7.3 of the 2010 RCNYS shall be deemed to be amended by the addition of a new Table R703.7.3, to read as follows:

TABLE R703.7.3
ALLOWABLE SPANS FOR LINTELS SUPPORTING MASONRY VENEER a, b, c

Allowable Spans for Lintels Supporting Masonry Veneer a,b,c
SIZE OF STEEL ANGLE a, c (inches) NO STORY ABOVE ONE STORY ABOVE TWO STORIES ABOVE NO. OF 1/2”OR EQUIVALENT REINFORCING
BARS c
3×3×1/4 6'-0" 4'-6" 3'-0" 1
4×3×1/4 8'-0" 6'-0" 4'-6" 1
5×31/2×5/16 10'-0" 8'-0" 6'-0" 2
6×31/2×5/16 14'-0" 9'-6" 7'-0" 2
2-6×31/2×5/16 20'-0" 12'-0" 9'-6" 4

 

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot =304.8 mm.

a. Long leg of the angle shall be placed in a vertical position.

b. Depth of reinforced lintels shall not be less than 8 inches and all cells of hollow masonry lintels shall be grouted solid. Reinforcing bars shall extend not less than 8 inches into the support.

c. Steel members indicated are adequate typical examples; other steel members meeting structural design requirements may be used.