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    Subdivision of a parcel

    I have a big lot with an existing building at the back of the lot. Can I still subdivid the parcel into two without demolish the existing building? Is there a code/act that prohibit me to take this action? Thanks for the help in advance, Alex Thanks, Alex Lu, M.S., P.E...
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    How do you charge for tract homes?

    I normally do custum homes and additions, which I would charge it base on square footage. However, I just got a tract home (12 total homes, 3 elevations) for bid. I'm just woundering how do you normally charge for tract homes. Obivously, I can't charge it base on the square footage and...
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    Existing 2x Sill Plate

    According to California Building Code 2001, the shear load exceeding 350 plf (600 plf if anchor bolts are half stressed), the sill plate must be 3x. What if the existing part of building only has 2x sill plate, and the building and safety does not accept stacking an extra 2x plate/block on top...

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