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    Feb 16, 2010, 08:57 AM
    building codes for drilling holes in girders
    would like to drill 2 1inch holes in a triple 2x10 girder for 2 water pipes does any one no the code thanks
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    Feb 16, 2010, 06:29 PM

    I don't know the building code but I do know if you drill the holes drill them close to the center of the 2 x 10 inch board, that will not lesson the structural strength as much as if you drill close to the top or bottom of the 2 x 10.
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    Feb 16, 2010, 07:02 PM

    Good discussion here: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/constr...t-14534-2.html
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