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Is the use of these jacks permanently proper?
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Hi Harry,
No. most jurisdictions do not allow temporary screw jacks for permanant support. Carla |
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And besides it doesn't look like its performing its intended function.
Are those on top of concrete pads?? Troy Farmer Presidential Inspections LLC Chapter President Southern Idaho PO Box 2144 Eagle, Idaho 83616 208-573-5300 http://www.presidentialinspection.com http://info@presidentialinspection.com "He who can, does. He who can’t, teaches" "Where would we be without Teachers" |
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Red flag due to improper support posts.
Also, The doubled 2x's appear to be twisting a bit. Last edited by dvalley; 2/26/08 at 5:45 PM.. |
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Freedom Express Inspections LLC CMOR Thermography Certified Level III #8486 freedomexpressinspections.com www.oklahomathermalinfraredimaging.com freedomexpress495@att.net NACHI Member Okla. State DEQ Environmental Phase One Certified Master HVAC Mechanic (Retired) Certified Universal Freon by 40CFR 82 Sub-part F State License # 130 Serving the States of Okla, Texas, Kansas, Missouri , Arkansas and New Mexico with Commercial Inspections,Thermal Imaging Last edited by cbottger; 5/13/08 at 10:09 PM.. |
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Multiple issues, top plates should be parallel to the beam and bolted, "screws" need to be secured by tack weld or bolted. Nothing appears plumb, are there footings for the support posts? Yes, the beam certainly is leaning.
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I don't come across dead ended beam floor supports of the like.
Neither have I seen short screw jack supports that set on what??? The support beam to the left is twisted also and the one in the picture front is showing a nice notch for that pipe. Real nice work. ha. ha. They might need to borrow Charlies Jack to help support. ha. ha. Marcel LEED Green Associates InachiAwardsPortal: Inachi US Member of the Year Award 2009 |
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Please Note:
Richard A. Hetzel is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Looks like someone tried to cure a bouncy floor.
And that other thing is a scissor jack, not a screw jack, and the code doesn't say anything about scissor jacks...hahahaha. |
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Thanks guys! I really appreciate the help. Of course, after doing the entire inspection and finding only minimal issues. Bam! Oh, well, we can only report what we see. Thanks again!
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