ASCE 7-05 OR 7-10?
ASCE 7-05 OR 7-10?
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The state in which we submit projects for approval adheres to IBC 2009.
In IBC 2009, Chapter 16, Page 16-1, under “General Comments” it says, “The earthquake loads, winds loads and snow loads in this chapter are based on the 2005 edition of ASCE 7.”
In 1605.2.1 Basic Load Combinations and 1605.3.2 Alternative Basic Load Combinations, ACSE 7 is mentioned, but, no specific version of it.
Because page 16-1 states those specific loads are "based on the 2005 edition", must i adhere to 2005 or may i use a later version?
I would think we should always conform to the latest version. Is there a reason we should not?
Is it written somewhere that we should use the latest version?
Thank you!
In IBC 2009, Chapter 16, Page 16-1, under “General Comments” it says, “The earthquake loads, winds loads and snow loads in this chapter are based on the 2005 edition of ASCE 7.”
In 1605.2.1 Basic Load Combinations and 1605.3.2 Alternative Basic Load Combinations, ACSE 7 is mentioned, but, no specific version of it.
Because page 16-1 states those specific loads are "based on the 2005 edition", must i adhere to 2005 or may i use a later version?
I would think we should always conform to the latest version. Is there a reason we should not?
Is it written somewhere that we should use the latest version?
Thank you!






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IBC 2012 and 2015 incorporate ASCE 7-10 by reference
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JStephen is correct in pointing to the IBC chapter 13 where it designates which versions of the referenced standards you should use.
BUGGAR is correct that you can use later codes, but ONLY if you also meet all of the provisions of the actual adopted code unless you get some special permission from the local authorities.
So my post here is simply all agreement I guess. Have a nice day.
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But I've found, like Buggar that most jurisdictions are willing to accept the latest version of a referenced standard. For example I did this a lot with Appendix D back when ACI 318-05 was code using the detailing provisions of ACI 318-08 to eliminate consideration of concrete breakout. You just have to be careful when you do that not to conveniently pick and choose. Sometimes you might leave out important provisions that went along with those code updates, or were just moved.
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I see it in Chapter 35.
Thank you all!
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