Floor Joist Splice Detail

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Floor joist splice detail.

This handout is intended to provide only general information for further information contact the building safety division. Floor joists lapping splicing 2013 california building code section 2308 8 table 2304 9 1 the following are general requirements for floor joist lapping and splicing based on the 2013 ca building code. It would have been easy to do it. Use narrower lumber 2x8 blocking on 2x10 joists so the blocking looks less conspicuous from a distance.

Then set new joists same height as existing ones alongside the old. Believe it or not this kind of poor workmanship is not that uncommon. Tack a beam under the sagging joists. To help keep joists flat always attach blocking perpendicular to the joists.

Here is a pathetic attempt to splice some floor joists under the bathroom. No splices in studs joists or other load carrying members may be made without prior engineering review and specific details for any such splice s. Also install diagonal blocking to keep the entire frame from racking. Drooping and joist sag can be seen in the photo.

Nailing two 2x4s together will work to span about three joists unless the sag is under a weight bearing wall. The long view makes the overlap seem longer but i believe the nearest one is less than a foot with very few nails. And that leads to a wavy deck surface.