Holes in garage crossbeam

[askamsky51]

Hey all,

I'm currently getting ready to sell our home. I'm a first-time homeowner and possibly made a stupid mistake when trying to install a light-weight pulley system. I had drilled two holes in one of the cross beams in my garage. I was hoping to get some advice on whether this was a code violation and possible steps I could do to mitigate any issues.

Thanks in advance.

Location: California


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[askamsky51]

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[Mr. Inspector]

This is what the code says:

The diameter of holes bored or cut into
members shall not exceed one-third the depth of the member.
Holes shall not be closer than 2 inches (51 mm) to the
top or bottom of the member, or to any other hole located
in the member. Where the member is also notched, the
hole shall not be closer than 2 inches (51 mm) to the notch.

 

[BN4537]

2018 IRC R802.7 deals with cutting or notching ceiling joists, and it refers you to section R502.8.1, which is the section that Rick just posted.

However, a picture that shows the location of that board in the room so we could see what it is supporting would be helpful because we can't really be certain what the function of that board is from the current picture.

 

[ICE]

If you don't mention it, I wouldn't either.

 

[ADAguy]

2018 IRC R802.7 deals with cutting or notching ceiling joists, and it refers you to section R502.8.1, which is the section that Rick just posted.

However, a picture that shows the location of that board in the room so we could see what it is supporting would be helpful because we can't really be certain what the function of that board is from the current picture.

What you are calling a board appears to be an attempt at a hanger to the beam.