jims3251
Structural
- Apr 2, 2009
- 3
If my structure does not meet the design criteria for an open structure or that of a partially enclosed structure am I therefore by definition an enclosed structure? I am designing a simple gable canopy with a 14" eave. The sides of the canopy are open with the exception of the top 3 feet which are cladded. By definition less than 80% of the wall area is open (78.5%) so by a strict reading of the code I must consider this structure to be enclosed. ASCE7-05 defines an enclosed structure as one that does not comply with the definition of open or partially enclosed is to be considered enclosed. It seems pretty open to me!