Building Inspection Division Hand Outs
Pier and Beam Foundations
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- 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.
- 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.
- All beam steel tied and supported every 4' with #3 bars.
- All wood in contact with concrete or masonry must be pressure-treated or separated by metal shield.
