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    Presumptive Load-Bearing Values

    Uh no... 1806.1 says to use the values in the table if you are designing with ASD You can increase the values in the table by a third if you are designing with LFRD It is not related Qall vs Qult I agree with msquared48 and BigH that, from the context, this is a Qall number. I don't see...
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    Presumptive Load-Bearing Values

    Thank you Chapt 29 now concerns Plumbing Fixtures. All of the Soils and Foundations stuff is in Chapter 18. Based on your response my feeling is that presumptive loads refer to allowable (not ultimate) loading. This is what I needed to know. Thanks again
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    Presumptive Load-Bearing Values

    I need some guidance.. Section 1806 of the 2009 IBC addresses presumptive load bearing values (displayed in Table 1806.2). Does anyone know if these Qult or Qall values? Anyone have a source for this info? Thanks

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