[TheForge] local codes

[Peter Fels & Phoebe Palmer]

On our house, i welded up brackets of forged 1/2" plate, averaging 18" 
per arm on each side of the beams. The inspector questioned them ( at 
about 200# each, so i showed him that the plans specified Simpsom Strong 
ties on 4X4s and that the members were 12X12"s..That ended the 
conversation..pf

Dan Scheid wrote:
> Simpson a-35 and n8 nails ... simpson owns the world
> Dan Scheid
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> About 10 years ago, I built a Ren Faire booth in the Kansas.
> The building inspector  was tough, but helpful.  However because so many
> of the booths were built by other than full- time / professional
> carpenters,  she informed us, that any work completed / closed in beyond
> the stage that  she pre-authorized,  would have to be torn out again.  She
> inspected the construction progress multiple times.
> 
> As I recall, part of her set of codes required that the rafters be
> anchored with "hurricane" straps.  I may be using the wrong word now. 
> Anyway, the straps had to be affixed  with special high strength
> "hurricane" nails ( we couldn't use "deck screws" for example ).
> 
> For the Ren Faire also had their own set of regs that we had to comply
> with.  For example, they wanted all new buildings to have very steep roofs
> for a Ren Faire look.   They mandated that we  have a 20/12 roof pitch,
> and cedar shake shingles.
> 
> It was a frustrating code "learning" experience.  On the other hand, that
> building should be able to stand strong,  as long as there is a ren faire
> on site.
> 
> Dann
> 
> 
> 
>> In my area, the codes are available in the library for inspection (you
>> can't check them out but you can read and copy).  the
>> inspectors/city/county will NOT help you.  find out what code is used
>> and you can BUY your own copy from a bookstore.  JA
>>
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