Are the interior columns attached properly to the beams they are supporting?
Often there are interior columns supporting the floor system . The tops of these columns should be attached to the floor beams with a metal connector. 4. Are the bottom plates of the crawl space perimeter walls properly attached to the foundation? Building codes require that 5/8|-inch diameter anchor bolts should be placed at certain locations to prevent the home from sliding off of the foundation. According to the code, anchor bolts must be located within 12 inches from the end of each plate line and no more than 6 feet on center for one and two-story homes. The bolts should have a bearing plate between the top of the sill plate and the nut.The bolts should be undamaged and rust-free. 5. Are the crawl space perimeter walls reinforced with plywood or OSB panels? Perimeters walls must be reinforced to prevent the house from falling over during an earthquake. This is typically done by installing plywood or OSB sheathing panels on the outside of the walls. Older homes often did not use th
