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Re: sill plate
When confronted with doubled sill palates installed on the top of foundation stem walls I’m concerned should I see anchor bolting in that the builder used proper length steel anchor bolts to get the required 7 inch depth into concrete. If I don’t see visual evidence of bolting then I’m concerned they may not exist? Either way triggers the appropriate comment in my report. I never framed with single top plates and never actually saw anyone else do it in the 35 years I spent as a builder. The codes do allow it, but only under certain conditions. (imposed loads)
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