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1. GBA Editor
   Martin Holladay|Mar 24, 2014 05:12am|#1

   Mark,
   Talk to your local building inspector to verify that any suggested solution is acceptable. Retrofit anchor bolts are an engineered solution and are usually accepted as code-compliant. For more information on retrofit anchor bolts, see:

   Simpson Strong-Tie RFB Retrofit Bolt

   Retrofitting Anchor Bolts

2. GBA Editor
   Martin Holladay|Mar 24, 2014 06:09am|#2

   Mark,
   Oh, and by the way -- don't hire that contractor for any future jobs.

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   Mark Breitenfeld|Mar 24, 2014 06:38am|#3

   Thank you Martin, Your advice led me to an ICC-ES Evaluation Report and I found the answers I needed. Mark

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   Mark Breitenfeld|Mar 24, 2014 06:46am|#4

   Martin, I've been a carpenter in Maine for 35 years and now I'm building my retirement home in Georgia. You can imagine my surprise when I didn't see the bolts. The contractor's name is "%#&*@!?". Now if you'll excuse me I have to get into the Zen of drilling concrete. Thanks again, Mark

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   Aj Builder, Upstate NY Zone 6a|Mar 24, 2014 11:58am|#5

   Mark, your song to whistle why you work today.... Good Vibrations...good vibrations...sing it with me Mark...