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R804.3.3.3 Hip Support Columns

Minnesota Residential Code 2015 > 8 Roof-Ceiling Construction > R804 Steel Roof Framing > R804.3 Roof Construction > R804.3.3 Hip Framing > R804.3.3.3 Hip Support Columns
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Hip support columns shall be used to support hip members at the ridge. A hip support column shall consist of a pair of C-shape members, with a minimum size determined in accordance with Table R804.3.3.3. The C-shape members shall be connected at a maximum spacing of 24 inches (610 mm) on center to form a box using minimum 3-inch by 33-mil (76 mm by 0.84 mm) strap connected to each of the flanges of the C-shape members with three-No. 10 screws. Hip support columns shall have a continuous load path to the foundation and shall be supported at the ceiling line by an interior wall or by an approved design for a supporting element.

TABLE R804.3.3.3

HIP SUPPORT COLUMN SIZES

BUILDING WIDTH
(feet)
HIP SUPPORT COLUMN DESIGNATIONa, b
Equivalent ground snow load (psf)
0 to 2021 to 3031 to 5051 to 70
242-350S162-332-350S162-332-350S162-432-350S162-54
282-350S162-542-550S162-542-550S162-682-550S162-68
322-550S162-682-550S162-682-550S162-97—
362-550S162-97———
40————

For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa.

  1. Box shape column only in accordance with Figure R804.3.3.4(2).
  2. 33-ksi steel for 33- and 43-mil material; 50-ksi steel for thicker material.

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