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List of Articles by Paul DeBaggis

About the Author
Paul M. DeBaggis, CBO, lives in Franklin, Mass. He has worked with building codes since 1966. In retirement, he works in Easton, Mass., as a part-time building inspector, and with his own company DeBaggis Enterprises.
pdebaggis@easton.ma.us

Concrete basics: Where to find the basics of code compliant concrete for large buildings
Date Posted: 08/22/2022
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Saving with the standards of the International Building Code
Date Posted: 05/10/2021
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The Practicality of the I-Joist as a Ceiling Joist
Building Inspector Paul DeBaggis, CBO, offers his perspective on why engineers and manufacturers frown on I-joists as ceiling joists.
Date Posted: 04/15/2019
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Rafter and ceiling joist framing
Why do some bright residential builders confuse collar ties and rafter ties?
Date Posted: 05/14/2018
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