# Basement main beam notched - question **URL:** \ **Category:** Structural Inspections\ **Created:** [October 15, 2012, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/basement-main-beam-notched-question/72627 "2012-10-15T16:35:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Peter\_Gold](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7feea3/32.png) [@Peter\_Gold](https://forum.nachi.org/u/Peter_Gold)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/basement-main-beam-notched-question/72627/1 "2012-10-15T16:35:47Z")
Hi we took the attached. The builder looks to have notched one of the beams in order to put in some plumbing. This is one of two main beams across the main expanse of the basement. Both are also supported in the middle with a couple of steel verticals. However, I can’t imagine the cutting any of the main beam away is a good idea…is it possible that this still meets code this way? The other picture shows how the other end is joined to the basement wall. [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-81\_trfXPs3E/UHw6wcexl3I/AAAAAAAAYzI/xUGcmeA6vFw/s576/photo.JPG](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-81_trfXPs3E/UHw6wcexl3I/AAAAAAAAYzI/xUGcmeA6vFw/s576/photo.JPG) [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M1fLxo26DSE/UHw6wVRpc4I/AAAAAAAAYzQ/g3RMQbnc\_Lw/s640/photo2.JPG](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M1fLxo26DSE/UHw6wVRpc4I/AAAAAAAAYzQ/g3RMQbnc_Lw/s640/photo2.JPG) Thanks very much for any insight. - Pete ---
**Author:** ![jpope](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jpope/32/59425_2.png) [@jpope](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jpope)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/basement-main-beam-notched-question/72627/2 "2012-10-15T22:47:03Z")
Maybe I’m missing something here, but I don’t see any notching in the beam… ---
**Author:** ![jjimenez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a87d85/32.png) [@jjimenez](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjimenez)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/basement-main-beam-notched-question/72627/3 "2012-10-15T22:59:47Z")
> [@jpope](#): > > Maybe I’m missing something here, but I don’t see any notching in the beam… You need to look closer Mr. Pope ---
**Author:** ![jjimenez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a87d85/32.png) [@jjimenez](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjimenez)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/basement-main-beam-notched-question/72627/4 "2012-10-15T23:04:05Z")
Try this guys ![photo2.JPG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/2X/c/c1cb1aa7f8fd1b75012a1ea356fa290e862aa2ad.jpeg) ![photo2.JPG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/2X/c/c1cb1aa7f8fd1b75012a1ea356fa290e862aa2ad.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jjimenez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a87d85/32.png) [@jjimenez](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjimenez)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/basement-main-beam-notched-question/72627/5 "2012-10-15T23:11:17Z")
I am not good determining wood sizes by looking at a photo but they look like 2x12. The max length of the notch would be 3.75 inches and the depth would be 1 7/8 of inch. I can’t really tell from the photo if you meet this requirements. ---
**Author:** ![mcyr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mcyr/32/173319_2.png) [@mcyr](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mcyr)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/basement-main-beam-notched-question/72627/6 "2012-10-15T23:17:32Z")
Nothing I would be concerned about. Look here; that might help you in the future and take the Inachi coursre. [http://www.nachi.tv/tips/inspect-notches-holes-cuts-in-lumber.htm](http://www.nachi.tv/tips/inspect-notches-holes-cuts-in-lumber.htm) [http://www.naffainc.com/x/cb2/Struct/Notch&Bore.htm](http://www.naffainc.com/x/cb2/Struct/Notch&Bore.htm) 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![jhagarty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jhagarty/32/78584_2.png) [@jhagarty](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jhagarty)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/basement-main-beam-notched-question/72627/7 "2012-10-16T00:02:33Z")
for the angular portion removed, I would not be concerned… ---
**Author:** ![gmathias1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gmathias1/32/194308_2.png) [@gmathias1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gmathias1)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/basement-main-beam-notched-question/72627/8 "2012-10-16T00:28:24Z")
It looks fine from here. ---
**Author:** ![kwood](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/kwood/32/473_2.png) [@kwood](https://forum.nachi.org/u/kwood)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/basement-main-beam-notched-question/72627/9 "2012-10-16T01:57:57Z")
Keep studying! I agree no Issue at all. ---
**Author:** ![aconstantine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e5b9ba/32.png) [@aconstantine](https://forum.nachi.org/u/aconstantine)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/basement-main-beam-notched-question/72627/10 "2012-10-16T12:01:35Z")
Had this happen back in my home building days. Except it was a bit deeper. Building inspector and engineer okay’d it. > **[InterNACHI®️ Forum](https://forum.nachi.org/)** > > The InterNACHI®️ forum is a place for home inspectors and InterNACHI®️ members to discuss everything and anything related to the home inspection industry. Andrew Constantine InspectPro Home Inspections Serving NC and SC :roll: **[Fort Mill SC Home Inspector](http://InspectProHomeInspections.com)** ---
**Author:** ![jpope](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jpope/32/59425_2.png) [@jpope](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jpope)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/basement-main-beam-notched-question/72627/11 "2012-10-16T13:54:51Z")
> [@jjimenez](#): > > You need to look closer Mr. Pope I can see it on my desk top monitor. Non issue… ---
**Author:** ![jfarsetta](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jfarsetta/32/327_2.png) [@jfarsetta](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jfarsetta)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/basement-main-beam-notched-question/72627/12 "2012-10-16T19:18:26Z")
I agree. Nothing…