Floors

Question 1

Notches in solid lumber joists, rafters and beams shall not exceed ______ of the depth of the member.

Answer 1

One-Sixth

Question 2

Notches in solid lumber joists, rafters and beams shall not be longer than _______ of the depth of the member.

Answer 2

One-Third

Question 3

Notches in solid lumber joists, rafters and beams shall not be located in the middle ______ of the span.

Answer 3

One-Third

Question 4

Notches at the end of solid lumber joists, rafters and beams shall not exceed _______ the depth of the member.

Answer 4

One-Fourth

Question 5

The diameter of holes bored or cut into floor members shall not exceed _______ the depth of the member.

Answer 5

One-Third

Question 6

Holes shall not be closer than _____ to the top or bottom of a member, or to any other hole located in the member.

Answer 6

2 inches

Question 7

Where the member is notched, a hole shall not be closer than ______ to the notch.

Answer 7

2 inches

Question 8

What page in the residential text has a diagram for referencing the cutting, notching and drilling of floor joist members?

Answer 8

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