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Originally Posted By: roconnor
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Current model building codes (like the IRC) severly limit the amout of drilling and notching allowed for wood studs and joists, for good reason.


The IRC covers drilling and notching in sections R502.8 for joists and R602.6 for studs.

Pretty limited boys and girls. But just because it doesnt quite meet current codes doesn't mean it's a hazard. It may just need further evaluation by an engineer or some minor corrective action which would be a "concern"

Some judgement is required there, but if in doubt bail to a professional ... ![icon_wink.gif](upload://ssT9V5t45yjlgXqiFRXL04eXtqw.gif)

[Oline links to codes are inactive]

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Robert O'Connor, PE
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Originally Posted By: roconnor
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P.S. Keep in mind, that while the IRC framing provisions allows studs to be drilled as close as 5/8" from the edge of a stud, the electrical section (and the NEC) would require metal protection plates for anything less than 1-1/4? for wiring ? icon_wink.gif

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Robert O’Connor, PE


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Originally Posted By: jremas
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Bob, your second post is a great example of why it is important to be familiar will all aspects of the home systems and codes.


(even though we are not code enforcers) OK some of us are, but not in the HI aspect of our business.

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Jeff Remas
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Originally Posted By: Mike Parks
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Robert


I could not get your links to work.

Mike P.

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Originally Posted By: roconnor
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http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/default.asp seem inactive … see below

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Robert O’Connor, PE


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Originally Posted By: Mike Parks
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Maybe it’s me. But I get this everytime:


System Message

500 Internal Server Error
Error processing template: file-failed.htm / The templates directory may be bad.
Error processing template: contents-nf.htm

Error code: 0x8114003E


Mike P.

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Originally Posted By: psabados
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Ditto on the errors messages


Not your fault Mike


Paul

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Originally Posted By: roconnor
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Hmmmm … strange, as it comes up okay for me. Alright, let me do this the hard way … icon_wink.gif


Allowable Floor Joist Drilling:



Allowable Floor Joist Notches:



Allowable Floor Joist End Cuts:



Allowable Stud Bearing Wall Drilling/Notching:



Allowable Stud Non-Bearing Wall Drilling/Notching:



Allowable Stud Top Plate Notching:


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Robert O'Connor, PE
Eagle Engineering ?
Eagle Eye Inspections ?
NACHI Education Committee

I am absolutely amazed sometimes by how much thought goes into doing things wrong