Basement framing inspection (HVAC and Plumbing disaster)
2/5/2021 at 12:41:33 PM
I finished my framing for my basement (previously unfinished) and am waiting to get it inspected after lockdown is done. The builder did a terrible job with the HVAC and plumbing, so in the bathroom space, I had to do some interesting framing to say the least to get around the pipes and current HVAC without losing 1-2' off the wall. Will this result in a failed inspection of the framing? Nothing is structural, I was still 16" OC everywhere.
2/5/2021 at 1:12:46 PM
No, you should be fine. Remember to add a piece of board above by the vent you framed out, at the wall side so you have something to screw the ceiling drywall to.
2/5/2021 at 4:27:03 PM
For future reference studs are supposed to be continuous from floor to ceiling (by Code). Your photo doesn't show the bottom - there should be either a pressure-treated bottom plate or 6 mil poly under between concrete and wood members below grade. I personally prefer either 19.2" or 24" centers for efficiency. Probably your inspector will pass the framing so long as it is reasonably solid. Usually there's only a final building inspection for a basement development + rough-in electrical and plumbing inspections.
2/5/2021 at 4:33:18 PM
I tried to go straight to the ceiling wherever I could, there is this spot and one other spot that I am concerned about. The Original builder really screwed me with all the rough ins and stuff. Bottom plates are treated
2/6/2021 at 7:59:01 AM
Sounds like you should be ok. One of many challenges in finishing a basement on a "newer" home. Good job on the framing!!
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