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[LoneRangers]

I'm having a home built and have an issue with a location in the home. My open foyer has a walk-in closet above. The sole-plate of the walk-in closet is overhanging the LVL structural beam, approximately %50. Is this a violation of bulding code?

The picture I've included is looking up at the back wall of the 2-story foyer. The beam location was originally marked to come forward, to the outside edge of the sole-plate. However, it was placed 1-1/2" back. It looks as though someone cut the joists 1-1/2" short, so the beam was moved back to accommodate.

I'm guessing the 2nd story framer didn't move the wall back and placed it according to blueprint. He did his job as designed.

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• LoneRangers
• 19 Mar 2013
• 1

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

The sole-plate of the walk-in closet is overhanging the LVL structural beam, approximately %50. Is this a violation of bulding code?

This is a UK site so no one will know what meets your code.

 

[LoneRangers]

Oops! He He. However, while across the pond this may be, I'm sure it's would still be a discussable part of code in the U.K.

 

[noseall]

What you have to remember is that there is still 50% of the wall that IS supported and that will likely increase as the structure is finished via flooring and further trimming etc.

 

[Nige F]

I'm guessing the 2nd story framer didn't move the wall back and placed it according to blueprint. He did his job as designed.

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[tony1851]

From a purely structural aspect, that overhang won't be an issue, particularly if the sole plate is well-nailed to the LVL.
Your local Code may see it differently, however.
The framer should really have checked beforehand.

 

[LoneRangers]

Thank you for all the replies. The construction coordinator assured me that it still meets code. He said at least 50% of the wall is still supported. The framer thought there would be a double beam there. He didn't realize a LVL was to be placed there. I still wish the framer would have doubled up anyway. I'll show you his fix shortly. I'm not happy with it. Oh well, as long as it meets code.