Structural beam in dedicated equipment space.

[bcslc]

For the purposes of 110.26(E)(1)(a), would you consider a structural beam to be part of the structural ceiling, and therefore allowed to encroach into that space?

 

[infinity]

IMO, yes.

 

[charlie b]

I agree.

 

[kwired]

Simple test here, remove beam, if structure collapses or partially collapses - it must have been structural.

If structural member doesn't allow proper headroom that is another issue.

 

[bcslc]

Great point, thanks!