OSHA: Subpart R - Steel Erection (Sect. 1926.751c Structural Steel Assembly) states: "In steel framing, where bar joists are utilized, and columns are not framed in at least two directions with structural steel members, a bar joist shall be field-bolted at columns to provide lateral...
Section 2304.12(IBC 2000) and Section 2307(UBC 1997) says: "Wood members shall not be used to permanently support the dead load of any masonry or concrete."
Situation: 3" concrete floor slab.
What is the reason the building code has precluded wood walls as supports and not...