During the rough stage, stud frame walls often require drilling or notching to allow for pipe installation. However, there are limits on how much a stud can be notched, bored or drilled. In this video, Plumber-Tom explains some of the requirement that you need to know if you are going to be drilling or notching studs.
The International Building Code requires limits to notching or drilling studs in order to preserve the structural integrity of the stud. For bearing walls a stud may be notched 25% and bored 40%. For non bearing walls a stud may be notched 40% or bored 60%. Understanding these basic requirements is critical before you begin cutting or drilling studs.
3 фев 2023
