Constructions Standards Checklists

STRUCTURAL FRAMING

FRAMING  A. Solid contact is maintained at all headers, beams, and studs down to the foundation.  B. All load points are continuously transferred to the foundation.  C. No alterations (holes, notches, splices, etc.) to any engineered structural component (beams, trusses, TJl's, etc.) without an engineer repair protocol. Or per manufacturer recommendations for TJl's.  D. All structural and bracing details are followed per Engineer of Record (EOR)/Municipality requirements details on plans.  E. All headers are installed per EOR.  F. Correct nailing pattern and size of fasteners on site-built beams/girder trusses/ stud packs per EOR.

 G. All hangers per EOR are installed with correct size and type of fastener.  H. Hurricane clips or truss screws are in place where trusses meet exterior walls.  I. All beams to be supported by full depth of wall below unless abutting beams with dimensional lumber should share the space equally.  J. Any stud in an exterior wall or bearing partition shall be permitted to be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent of its width. Studs in nonbearing partitions shall be permitted to be notched to a depth not to exceed 40 percent of a single stud width.

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