<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">We have one 1970-era fly system. It was designed in England - Hall Stage - and is slated for full replacement.<div><br></div><div>For building code from that era, NYC-specific building code might include something. I’ve had luck in other areas with this code.</div><div><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Bruce</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Jun 2, 2025, at 13:10, Will Leonard via Stagecraft <stagecraft@theatrical.net> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Howdy,</div><div><br></div><div>We are doing an install on a building that was built in 1976 & I need some information from the experts on the List:</div><div><br></div><div> With this project, we are having to work with an Architectural Firm who has no theater experience. We are having to explain to them how things are actually work/are used, which is not a problem because this is very common as we deal with remodels, etc.</div><div><br></div><div>However, they are trying to tell us that the loading bridge is only designed for a Live Load of 20psf. This means that 1- we cannot build a scaffolding to reinforce the head steel (as they are requiring) but also that 2- the bridge cannot have the stage weights stacked on it as it was (& has been since the building first opened). </div><div><br></div><div>What I am looking for is if someone can quote (or direct me to where I can find) documentation that the building codes of the 1970s required Live Load ratings (150 psf? like the stage floor). I don't want the client to not be able to use their newly installed counterweight system because of incorrect information, so I reach out to the group to see if I am crazy.</div><div><br></div><div>Let me know what you think (dangerous request I know) ;) </div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">- Will Leonard<div>Design Manager<br><div><div>C: 281-752-1060</div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div><div title="User signature"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:0px;font-size:1px;padding:0px;border-spacing:0px;margin:0px;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left"><tbody></tbody></table> </div><br><br></div>
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