Foundation QOD- Give them a SHOT !

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Based on the IRC 2000 Edition ( to keep the answers from going back and forth )

Q # 1 = How deep must a foundation anchor bolt be embedded into the concrete?

Q # 2 = What is the maximum distance between foundation anchor bolts?

Q # 3 = What is the minimum number of foundation anchor nolts per foundation sill ?

Give them a shot..I know.....all this from an electrical guy....heck its all about learning...and the BEST learn at NACHI !

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Originally Posted by pabernathy

Based on the IRC 2000 Edition ( to keep the answers from going back and forth )

Q # 1 = How deep must a foundation anchor bolt be embedded into the concrete?

Q # 2 = What is the maximum distance between foundation anchor bolts?

Q # 3 = What is the minimum number of foundation anchor nolts per foundation sill ?

Give them a shot..I know.....all this from an electrical guy....heck its all about learning...and the BEST learn at NACHI !

#1 Per R403.1.6 7" but loggically if one buys the standard 12" x 1/2" anchor bolt and expect to bolt a 1-1/2" plate it would get embedded 9-3/4".
If pressure treated lumber is used, then galvanized anchor bolts should be utilized, ZMAX equiv..

#2 6'

#3 As many as required to meet # 2 above. Min. could be 12 if the building size would be rectangular with a perimeter of 32'.


Marcel

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Marcel....On # 3...wanted the minimum of a single sill plate.....not the max...refering to one sill plate board.....what is the listed minimum per board.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Paul, Your electrifying questions are paralyizing my brain. ha. ha.

Is the answer two?? Must be a short wall. ha. ha.

What the hell, leave all the anchor bolts out like some Contractors do and let the Framer just Hilti them in. ha. ha.

Marcel

[tdietrich1]

IRC 2000 Edition?

That's ancient, even the 2006 got adopted up here (pa) already [from what I read]. Does the 2000 reference flint and bear skins?



tom

[Paul W. Abernathy]

lol.....hey......why should we choose 2006 when many areas are still in 2000 and 2003....gotta draw the line in the sand somewhere fella...lol

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Hey, wait your turn, I am still waiting for the right answer for question #3. ha. ha.

Marcel

[Paul W. Abernathy]

ok...my answer is (2)......and one has to be within 12" of the end of the single sill plate....but I just looked...I said Anchor Nolt....what the heck is a nolt......hmmm...

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Glad to see I got the right answer anyway.

ok...my answer is (2)......and one has to be within 12" of the end of the single sill plate....but I just looked...I said Anchor Nolt....what the heck is a nolt......hmmm...

See what happens when an Electrian tries to be a Carpenter, a bolt turns in to a volt, and then a nolt.
Does that mean a no-volt. ?? ha. ha.

Marcel

[Paul W. Abernathy]

lolo......ok.......me gots TYPOS

[bandag]

OK my turn, from 2003 IRC 403.1.6
1. 7'' imbedded
2. 6' max. spacing
3. min. 2 bolts per plate section


Paul ask some more IRC questions, I just got my cert. I'll be right on top of them!

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Ding...Ding...Ding..........Yep....

[Robert J. OConnor]

Answers really depends on if you are in a high wind/seismic area or not. Additional requirements apply in those areas. And many would be surprised at areas deemed to be high wind/seismic risk areas ... like Alaska and parts of the mid-west for high seismic risk ...

[Couldn't resist, even though I know you were looking for the answers for standard construction not in a high wind/seismic risk area ... ]

JMO

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Originally Posted by roconnor

Answers really depends on if you are in a high wind/seismic area or not. Additional requirements apply in those areas. And many would be surprised at areas deemed to be high wind/seismic risk areas ... like Alaska and parts of the mid-west for high seismic risk ...

[Couldn't resist, even though I know you were looking for the answers for standard construction not in a high wind/seismic risk area ... ]

JMO

I agree 100%......while this question was as you said...for the standard construction.....you are totally correct....it all depends on the area. I know my house is NOT technically in that area...however...when I built it I took extra steps above and beyond the minimum code standards...because I like on the top of a hill....and the WIND is amazing....40-60 MPH nearly 3-5 times a week....while CALM everywhere else.