I have to cut one ceiling 2x12 joist back about 2 feet from the top plate and install a 2x12 header to allow opening for a furnace vent.
Joists are on 12" centers.
I can put a hanger on each side joist, BUT one joist has two side by side 1/2" water pipes along the bottom edge.
They protrude about 5-1/4" from the joist. The code says max end notch for 2x12 is 2-7/8" long by 1-7/8 deep. Even if I sistered another short 24" 2x12 to the joist
(which probably is not acceptable) the notch would have to be 3-3/4" long and about 2"+ deep.
Would double 2x12 headers allow for a 5-14" x 2"+ notch on each header?
I'm also contending with knob & tube wiring that has to be moved. I have a mechanical permit for the work good till May, but code enforcement is threatening to fine me $2500/day
because I'm taking too long to get it all figured out and do it.
It is a nightmare......
This has to pass inspection.
Thanks,
Slowpoke
Joists are on 12" centers.
I can put a hanger on each side joist, BUT one joist has two side by side 1/2" water pipes along the bottom edge.
They protrude about 5-1/4" from the joist. The code says max end notch for 2x12 is 2-7/8" long by 1-7/8 deep. Even if I sistered another short 24" 2x12 to the joist
(which probably is not acceptable) the notch would have to be 3-3/4" long and about 2"+ deep.
Would double 2x12 headers allow for a 5-14" x 2"+ notch on each header?
I'm also contending with knob & tube wiring that has to be moved. I have a mechanical permit for the work good till May, but code enforcement is threatening to fine me $2500/day
because I'm taking too long to get it all figured out and do it.
It is a nightmare......
This has to pass inspection.
Thanks,
Slowpoke