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A stair stringer has an overcut beyond the tread-riser intersection at a high-stress corner. The carpenter suggests leaving it because trim will cover the cut. What should the superintendent require?

Correct Answer

B) Replace the stringer or obtain an approved repair before installation

Hold the damaged stringer for replacement or an approved structural repair before installation. Trim conceals the overcut without restoring the removed wood. Neither filler adhesive nor a finish nail, without a verified repair detail, demonstrates the needed capacity.

Answer Options
A
Cover the overcut with trim and proceed
B
Replace the stringer or obtain an approved repair before installation
C
Fill the saw kerf with construction adhesive alone
D
Add one finish nail and install it without review

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Hold the damaged stringer for replacement or an approved structural repair before installation. Trim conceals the overcut without restoring the removed wood. Neither filler adhesive nor a finish nail, without a verified repair detail, demonstrates the needed capacity.

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