Structural Letter for Joist Removal
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I’m preparing a permit package for a residential elevator shaft and need a concise, professional letter to submit to the City of Virginia Beach. The opening will remove three existing TJI joists, with their load shifted onto two new beams—one on each side of the cut.
In the letter, please:
• Describe the existing TJI joists and state the exact dimensions, spacing, and location of the three members to be removed.
• Specify the material, size, grade, and placement of the two support beams that will carry the transferred loads, along with the connection method (hangers, blocking, fasteners).
• Provide a clear narrative explaining how the modified framing maintains structural integrity, including any typical design assumptions for TJI and LVL/steel components.
• Include a brief statement confirming general compliance with the current Virginia Residential Code and local amendments—no detailed code citations or full engineering calculations are required at this stage.
Deliver the letter as both an editable Word file and a print-ready PDF so I can attach it directly to my permit application.
In the letter, please:
• Describe the existing TJI joists and state the exact dimensions, spacing, and location of the three members to be removed.
• Specify the material, size, grade, and placement of the two support beams that will carry the transferred loads, along with the connection method (hangers, blocking, fasteners).
• Provide a clear narrative explaining how the modified framing maintains structural integrity, including any typical design assumptions for TJI and LVL/steel components.
• Include a brief statement confirming general compliance with the current Virginia Residential Code and local amendments—no detailed code citations or full engineering calculations are required at this stage.
Deliver the letter as both an editable Word file and a print-ready PDF so I can attach it directly to my permit application.