Whenever you start to see holes in the floor joist or
notches cut out of it, your weakening the floor framing. There are areas
where you're allowed to drill holes and cut notches, but there are
strict regulations to where these holes and notches can be made.
In the picture above, it looks like someone has installed a new floor
joist and some new plumbing. It's hard to tell whether the second floor
plywood is new or not, but the drywall is part of the original home and
looks a little older.
Home Repair Tip: If you are doing any remodeling work without a building
permit, it would be wise to check some of the building codes out
yourself. It is a general heads up, especially if you think there could
be a problem somewhere or you're not 100% sure of how the framing or
plumbing should be assembled.
Local building codes can usually be found on the Internet. If you can't
find any building codes in your area, try another city, maybe a larger
city. Sometimes you can find building information on the Internet by
looking for building code enforcement requirements when submitting
building plans for new construction or remodeling.
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