jar546
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What code section(s) did the framer violate?
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Name That Framing Violation(s)
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steveray
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Maybe plate splices, maybe PT, maybe blocking for structural sheathing nailing, maybe not following the approved plans, Shirley that the end of the sheathing should be nailed to something....Which would be R602.3.something...
https://up.codes/viewer/connecticut/irc-2021/chapter/1/scope-and-administration#R105.5
Wstubbs
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Blocking if braced wall.. not bearing 3 in on concrete
Inspector Gadget
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In my world (Canuckistan) I'd be writing them up for
a) Top plate violations (lack of anchorage at corner)
b) if concrete is within striking distance of ground, for lack of isolation at the joist
c) lack of support for the edge of the sheathing at the concrete (although I see a couple of nails, so I'm wondering if a stud was put in place and then removed?
I also have questions like where's the bottom plate on the concrete? Which is more a question of "how is that particular joist anchored?" It loooooks sorta like there's an embedded piece of wood, maybe, to be used as a nailing point, but I'd want to confirm.
Given what I've already seen, I'd be particular about every other connection - joist to top plate, sheathing nailing patterns, etc.
a) Top plate violations (lack of anchorage at corner)
b) if concrete is within striking distance of ground, for lack of isolation at the joist
c) lack of support for the edge of the sheathing at the concrete (although I see a couple of nails, so I'm wondering if a stud was put in place and then removed?
I also have questions like where's the bottom plate on the concrete? Which is more a question of "how is that particular joist anchored?" It loooooks sorta like there's an embedded piece of wood, maybe, to be used as a nailing point, but I'd want to confirm.
Given what I've already seen, I'd be particular about every other connection - joist to top plate, sheathing nailing patterns, etc.
R602.3.2 Double plate should have staggard joints @ 24-inches.
R602.3.2 Plans probably call for an end wall stud fastened to the foundation end wall and for nailing OSB sheeting. Couple of shinners next to the concrete wall! Maybe missing wind bracing at the corner extending down to the bottom plate?
Can't tell if there's a foundation sill plate or anchor bolt?
Not much code that I can find that requires the end stud to be treated unless below grade. Personally and when I ran a construction company we would install a treaded stud at that concrete end wall. A white wood stud with sill sealer would meet the code requirement IMO based off the photo, the OSB would be above grade.
Is there a code section that requires the end wall stud to be a treated framing member when attaching to a concrete end wall?
R602.3.2 Plans probably call for an end wall stud fastened to the foundation end wall and for nailing OSB sheeting. Couple of shinners next to the concrete wall! Maybe missing wind bracing at the corner extending down to the bottom plate?
Can't tell if there's a foundation sill plate or anchor bolt?
Not much code that I can find that requires the end stud to be treated unless below grade. Personally and when I ran a construction company we would install a treaded stud at that concrete end wall. A white wood stud with sill sealer would meet the code requirement IMO based off the photo, the OSB would be above grade.
Is there a code section that requires the end wall stud to be a treated framing member when attaching to a concrete end wall?
steveray
SAWHORSE
They can get out of the sheathing blocking if they double the amount of bracing FYI...
Wstubbs
REGISTERED
Hmm.. like add fasteners? or lengthwise bracing?
steveray
SAWHORSE
You put in 2x the amount of bracing and you don't have to block the joints.....You have to block twice as many rafters, but pick your poison....
Wstubbs
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ah i see.. 602.10.4.4 ex 1
Wstubbs
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What's the reference for blocking rafters?
steveray
SAWHORSE
R602.10.8ish...
Missing stud(s)
Wstubbs
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For some reason that wasn't clicking..
duhh.. of course.. more rafter blocking