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Building Inspection Division Hand Outs
Pier and Beam Foundations

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A. Bottom of floor joists must be 18'' above grade minimum or be pressure-treated.
Bottom of stringers must be 12'' above grade minimum or be pressure-treated.

B. All anchor bolts must be placed in concrete or grouted in blocks. Minimum spacing 18'' from ends and 6' on center on all exterior walls. Tie-down anchors may be grouted in same cells as anchor bolts.

C. All beam steel tied and supported every 4' with #3 bars.

D. All wood in contact with concrete or masonry must be pressure-treated or separated by metal shield.

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