Rigid Duct Under Beam

[Cosninety]

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Hi All,

I'm reading a lot of interpretations for when the program states "Rigid ducts fit under beams, in between joists and in a zone that extends 2 ft on either side of beams and bearing walls in plan view." The literal interpretation is that, simply put, the rigid duct can fit under the beam. no brainer, it just seems counter intuitive or that there is more to the picture.

Given the portion of program above, can the rigid duct (shown in blue) pass perpendicularly under the beam (shown in grey) as shown in the middle of the room.

[Coach]

Yes. It's not unusual for steel beams to be shallower than the open web joists they carry.

[Cosninety]

Thanks ARE coach!