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VAN HORN ENGINEERING AND S RVEY NG
September 9, 2.022
Building Department
.E, .Roberts, P„E,
Beani Size to Replace Wall
Revised to Include Door Header n Basemen
359 Big Boulder Drive
Estes Park, C() 80517
2015 IRE
Ground Snow Load= 67..1 psf (at 7 7 0' elev.
V 175 mph, Exp. C
Seismic .Design Category 13
This project involves removal oldie triain level wall between the kitchen and living
room. -Ibis wall does not support roorload as the rafters span from outer wall to outer wall, This
wall does support the ceiling joists and a replacement beam will be necessary with the following
specifications:
• Bearttsize, 6x14 Douglas Fir #1 or better
• Beam span, 23.-4"
• South end support: (3) 2x4 jack studs bearing over existing foundation w
install solid blocking through floor depth as necessary
• North end sup_porl: (3) 2x4 jack studs bearing over basernent trailed wall.,
install solid blocking through floor depth as necessar1nstall header in
basement wall doorway: (2) 2x1l.0 or (2) 13/4"x5 LVLs and (1 ) 2x4 jack stud
each end of header within basement frarned wall
• All framing lumber shall be Hern Fir #2 or 'better,
S Ft C ere ly,
6'6 CA:,
Frank Roberts, P..E.
1043 Fisti Creek Road • Estes Park, Colorado 80517 • 970-586-9388 • E-mail: info4vanhornengineermg.co'