engineer54, by "claim the nozzle drop" I assume you mean take credit for inside projection, A3?
Yes, subject to limits of reinforcemet, see UG-40, and subjecct to applicability of reduced F factor, see definition of "F" in UG-37. Note your opening detail must be considered as integrally reinforced, see UW-16(c). Note the total drop may exceed the allowable limits.
Regards,
Mike
The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand