Georgetown |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION |
Chapter 15.04. BUILDING PROVISIONS |
§ 15.04.120. Headers-Maximum span.
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The maximum span of headers for usual loading conditions shall be as follows:
Size Span Two 2″ × 4″ on edge 3′ 6″ Two 2″ × 6″ on edge 4′ 6″ Two 2″ × 8″ on edge 6′ Two 2″ × 10″ on edge 7′ 6″. B.
Headers shall be specifically designed where subjected to unusual loads or to span larger openings.
(Ord. 523 (part), 1975).