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 New Carlisle
 Code of Ordinances
 Title XV. LAND USAGE
 Chapter 150. BUILDING CODES
 DWELLINGS AND GARAGES NOT GOVERNED BY THE “BUILDING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION OF INDIANA;” MINIMUM BUILDING CODE RULES AND REGULATIONS

  § 150.044. WOOD POSTS USED FOR GIRDER SUPPORTS.  

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  • (A) All joints of solid and built-up wood girders shall be made over pier or column supports.
    (B) All wood posts, when used as columns in basements, shall bear on a cement base which shall extend not less than 3 inches above the finished floor.
    (C) The distance between supports under wood girders shall not exceed the following:
    Girder Size (in Inches)
    Maximum Span, 1-Story Dwelling
    Maximum Span, 1-1/2- to 2- Story Dwelling
    4 x 10
    5 ft. - 0 in.
    4 ft. - 0 in.
    6 x 6
    6 ft. - 0 in.
    5 ft. - 2 in.
    4 x 8
    6 ft. - 4 in.
    5 ft. - 6 in.
    4 x 10
    8 ft. - 0 in.
    7 ft. - 0 in.
    6 x 8
    8 ft. - 0 in.
    7 ft. - 0 in.
    6 x 10
    9 ft. - 0 in.
    8 ft. - 0 in.
    (1992 Code, § 7-36)