Letter from EOR regarding no hold down in ballon framingCUSTOM DESIGN & ENGINEERING, INC
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & DESIGN
MEMO
Date: November 6, 2023
Reference Project: RAMELLA-PEZA RESIDENCE
Reference Permit #: BLD2021-0742
The wall framed using the balloon framing method is structurally acceptable. Hold-downs are
not required in the continuous wall stud framing (as balloon framing).
Alex K Moroseos, PE SE
11006 60TH AVE WEST - MUKILTEO WA 98275
PHONE (425) 343-7517 - FAX (425) 493-8388
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ember 6,
2023
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