How many violations

[jar546]

From the limited picture, how many violation do you see?

 

[Yankee]

sono tube axially loaded, , , rim joist nailed to 4x4 (no bearing) . . 6x6 is best practices from AF&P but not code . . that's all I see without speculating

 

[jar546]

OK, here is your 6x6

 

[rshuey]

1. undersized footers

2. no connectors between footer

 

[jar546]

Would anyone address the load bearing of the posts since they are offset?

What would you use for justification?

 

[FredK]

So far it looks like standard construction for PA.

Remind me to get a good home inspector if I buy over there.

 

[Yankee]

Would anyone address the load bearing of the posts since they are offset?What would you use for justification?

Offset is "axially loaded" and is not allowed per manufacturers installation instructions

. . . . how do we know the footer is undersized, we don't see the footer, only the post? What type of connector is needed between footers?

 

[DAYWALKER]

Are those piers installed in an overdig?

 

[tbz]

Jar,

For the life of me I can't figure out how people set sono tubes in the wrong place all the time.

However, I never use setting block shoes. I always set 3/4" by 8" hanger bolt in to the bottom of the 6x6, core drilled 1-1/2" hole 5" deep in to the pier grouted and set in place.

I know some of you might frown on it, but that was how I was taught to hold down the pier. The other method was to take a 3/8" plate screw to the bottom and then bolt it to the pier, however you see the bolts and plates.

That being said, my point was just because you think they are not anchored doesn't mean they are not. However due to the off set post locations I doubt they are and in fact not anchored to the footings.

Tom

 

[GHRoberts]

Would anyone address the load bearing of the posts since they are offset?What would you use for justification?

Concrete has higher loading allowances than wood does. Was it St. Venant who justified ignoring the small stuff?

 

[Yankee]

Concrete has higher loading allowances than wood does. Was it St. Venant who justified ignoring the small stuff?

I always see leaning sonotubes being replaced. There's a reason they are leaning. I'd consider that a structural failure.

 

[Mac]

Although it is subjective, I bring the "workmanlike manner" part to the attention of the contractor....

R103.4 Workmanship. Repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations which are caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this code shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner and installed in accordance with this code and the manufacturer's installation instructions.