Installing loft ladder effect on joist strength

Installing loft ladder effect on joist strength

Installing loft ladder effect on joist strength

Hi

I am converting my concrete fabricated garage and am going to use 7x2 joists but I need to install a loft ladder for access but am worried about how its going to effect the joists I have attached a drawing of my plans if you could give me some feedback on how I can improve this or if its even possible.

Thank you in advance here is a link to the loft ladder i intend to use...

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by c3ham

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