B2 Commercial Building Inspector Practice Test

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A load-bearing wood stud has a notch substantially deeper than permitted by the prescriptive framing provisions and no engineered repair is shown. What should the inspector require?

Accept if the notch is above eye level Additional drywall screws An approved repair or replacement consistent with the code and construction documents A thicker coat of paint

Correct Answer:

An approved repair or replacement consistent with the code and construction documents

Explanation:

Excessive notching reduces the cross section of a load-bearing stud. Field alterations beyond prescriptive limits require an approved engineered repair or replacement.

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