Jack Post in Basement

3/18/2018 at 6:16:08 AM

Go to the hardware stone , and buy some telepost pins , and get someone to put it in .

Problem is the telepost isn't suporting the weight that it needs to

3/18/2018 at 8:36:02 AM

Article 9.17.2.2.1) of the current (2014) Building Code reads: Lateral Support: 'Columns shall be securely fastened to the supported member to reduce the likelihood of lateral differential movement between the column and the supported member.'

So technically this is a Code violation, however should you be worried? I would say not necessarily if your home is 32 years old and everything is square, level, etc.; highly unlikely anything would happen unless severe earthquake, WW III, etc. etc.

3/18/2018 at 10:35:10 AM

Hello Doreen

If it hasnt moved in all these years it probably wont. But my advice would be to put bolts in it. for one they should be in there and second it would prevent you from worrying about it

al

3/18/2018 at 11:24:32 AM

Hello

I assumed you are talking about permanent steel post.( if it is not a permanent it has to be replaced)

prior 2015 all the house built in GTA the posts are not welded to Ibeam because they followed old OBC.

I would say you should not be worry about it since we don't have earthquake in Ontario.

As a certified home inspector talking, I see this daily bases but I never point to it as long as there is a proper lateral support.

3/18/2018 at 12:41:29 PM

Yes all columns and Jack posts should be attached to the beam in one way or another. Sounds like the easiest solution is brackets but with that comes a lot of drilling. I prefer a simple easy weld if you can get a welder in. Hope this helps you out by code it is a must!!

3/22/2018 at 10:17:53 PM

If it hasn't moved in all this time I would not be worried about it but I would definitely get a couple of bolts and drill holes for them and attach the post to the beam. If the post was to receive a something heavy to hit it laterally the structure could be compromised and insurance may deem it as a liability. Also when it comes to sell the house if the occupancy permit has not been issued could hold up the sale. The missing bolts should have been there for the occupancy permit so I'm surmising it has not been issued. It is in your best interests to put some bolts.