New Los Angeles Building Code Regulation

The ordinance revising the Los Angeles city building code requirements for'wood construction in buildings and providing for the use of grade-marked lumber for all framing members, such as joists, studs, rafters, columns and beams became effective August 29. The ordinance was drafted by Clyde Makutchan, and passed by the City Council on July 13. Mayor Frank L. Shaw approved the ordinance on luly 22.

In an Association bulletin to the members of the Lumber and Allied Products Institute of Los Angeles on the new building code regulation, Secretary Kenneth Smith says:

"August D, 1938 will be a red letter day in the life of the lumber industry in Los Angeles

"The most important change to you is that definite grades are now provided on all lumber except one inch; whereas, in the past there has been no grade provision whatever. The regulations as to grades very largely follow the existing uniform building codes used by many neighboring cities and the F.H.A. regulations. Nothing lower than No. I may be used for joists, rafters, etc., and nothing lower than No. 2 may be used for studs, posts, struts, etc'.

"The old code merely provided that Douglas Fir working stress should be calculated on 1620 pounds and this amendment adopts the standard industry recommendations. Live load provisions which were out of line with actual performance and standard practice are now standard with other codes and with good engineering practice.

"Where formerly data on beams, columns, etc. was obsolete and sketchy, full design data for solid, laminated and built-up members is now provided. Where there was no provision for joints and fastenings, there is now up-to-date recognition of nails, bolts, lag screws, wood screws, dowels, and timber connectors with design, stresses, and installation data provided.

"For the very meager requirements as to light frame and heavy timber construction in the old code there is now detailed provisions for residepce framing, commercial buildings, roof trusses, "mill constru.ction", heavy duty floors, etc.

"The grade-marking provision is not as strong as we might have liked, but it does require all lumber to be grade-marked except boards. In connection with this and also two inch No. 3, the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners has ruled that retailers may have until March 1, 1939 to dispose of their present stocks, provided they list with the Department their present unsold stocks both of No. 3, and unmarked lumber, and report their sales each month, until present stocks are disposed of . . .

"Our industry owes a distinct vote of thanks to Clyde Makutchan for his interest in developing a good lumber section for the Los Angeles Code. I think you should know also that T. C. Combs, manag'er of the local officE of the West Coast Lumbermen's Association, and J. E. Mackie, western manager of tt1e National Lumber Manufacturers Association at San Francisco, have contributed unsparingly of time and their engineering training, collaborating with Mr. Makutchan and his staff on the technical details "

The Fever Subgides

(Continued from Page 4) few days to the effect that business generally has won back in two months all that it lost since the new depression started last year, are entirely untrue. Lumber comes nearer to having done a comeback than any other basic commodity or business measuring stick. It is not fair to quote automobile figures because most of the plants are down getting ready for new models, and their production figures are away off, naturally. But steel production is one-half what it was at this time last year; freight loadings are about 75% of. what they were then; basic industrial stocks are still far below last year's values; cotton, rubber, cement, plate glass consumption are considerably ofi still. Life insurance sales are far below last year, sb are bank checks drawn. Retail stores show less decline in volume from last year than any of the wholesale and industrial figures.

New Yard

S and S Lumber Company is a new West Garvey Blvd., Monterey Park. owner and manager.

yard opened at 507 Sam Selden is the

Burnett Lumber Co. Displays Redwood "P,cket P.ck"

There lg A W.y Out for the Harassed Business Man

(From a mailing card of The Stockton Lumber Co., Stockton, California)

With bowed shoulders Homer Smith entered his house. His dragging feet scuffled their way through the front hall and into the kitchen where his wife was preparing the evening meal. The smile faded from Mrs. Smith's face as she noted the woebegone appearance of her better half.

"Homer !" she cried.

Slumping into a chair, Ilomer Smith stared straight ahead with dead eyes.

"Tell me, darling," pleaded his wife.

Even without the pretty girls who adorn it, this Redwood "Picket Pack" display by The Burnett Lumber Company of Tulare has "what it takes" to attract interest and attention.

That the Burnett Lumber Company is wide awake to its opportunities of modern merchandising is evidenced by the way it has taken hold of "Picket Pack" and gone to town with it.

The office occupies a corner location so the "Picket Pack" display gets the benefit of traffic passing in two directions.

Richard Franklin Wells

Richard Franklin Wells, 89 years of age, father of R. (Frank) 'Wells, owner and manager of the Inglewood Lumber Comp4ny, died August 17 in San Francisco.

Mr. Wells was born the year California was admitted to the Union, and crossed the Plains at the age of four with his family from Missouri, settling at Buena Vista, in the Willamette River Valley, Oregon. He lived a varied and interesting life, growing up with the West. He taught school, ranched, practiced law, and was engaged in real estate, mining, oil and insurance.

His wife, Emma Collins Wells, died in 1888, leaving him with five young children, three of whom are now living. Mr. Wells later made a fortune during the building boom in Tacoma, Wash., and in 1900 he moved to San Francisco with his second wife, Harriett Claggett Wells, where he resided until his passing. Interment was in the family plot in Buena Vista, Oregon.

She came over to Homer and lifted his chin in her hand. Homer Smith moistened his lips with his tongue.

"The worst" he said dismally, "has happened."

"NO l" cried Mrs. Smith, aghast.

"Yes" said Homer. "This afternoon just before quitting time the boss called me in AND GAVE ME THE BUSINESS.'

Named on Educational Committee

Minneapolis, Minnesota, August l8-Announcement of the election of E.'H. Batchelder, Jr., senior vice president of The Insulite Company, Minneapolis, Minn., as a member of the Board of Directors and of the Advisory and Finance Committee of the Merchandising Institute of the National Retail Lumber Dealers Association was made a few days ago. Mr. Batchelder was also elected vice president of the organization.

The objective of the newly-formed institute is to originate and prepare methods for unifying and coordinating the sales efforts of all factors engaged in merchandising building materials to the public.

The appointment comes in recognition of Mr. Batchelder's active leadership in the building industry and his aggressive efforts to stimulate a nation-wicle coordination of the merchandising activities of all of the trade factors engaged in the building business.

The National Retail Lumber Dealers Association regards the program of the Institute as one of great importance in increasing the public's knowledge of building material values and services.

The Home: A Stabilitlng Infuence in An Ag" of Doubt

A wise man remarked about homes: "Housing is the most postponable of all human wants. It must be SOLD as other merchandise is sold. The consumer won't just come and buy it."

He spoke the truth. Yet today, the selling of homes is more than a business obligation and necessity-it is a mighty moral stabilizer in time of need.

The great need of the world-the crying necessity of the civilization of the moment-is a rallying point-a Stabilizing Influence.

And that stabilizing influence must be MENTAL-it cannot be material or physical-because it is BRUTE FORCE run riot that the world seeks to combat today.

It must be a FORCEan influence if you please-that will affect and appeal to the entire world, for the whole world is involved in present conditions, and living under a cloud of fright and suspense.

It must be ELEVATING. It must not appeal to the baser characteristics of man. but to his nobler ideals.

It must be CONSTRUCTIVE. The world shudders at the threats of destruction.

And every one of these basic elements is contained in the building of HOMES.

The business of the lumber jndustry is to HELP PEOPLE BUILD. And in and through that business looms the possibility of furnishing a groping world with a rallying point.

In spite of the fears and despair, the threats and doubts, people must have SHELTER. You men of the shelter-building industry, your business is the greatest possible steadying-point of civilization. for it is founded on the HOME.

A HOME-OWNER is usually a safe and dependable citizen. He does not recklessly endanger his hearth; he does not deliberately endorse or participate in radical movements; HE IS A STABILIZING INFLUENCE.

New \(/holesale Hardwood Yard Opened in San Francisco

A new wholesale hardwood lumber yard was opened August 1 by the O'Neill Lumber Company at 8th and Townsend Streets, San Francisco.

The principals in the new concern are W. H. O'Neill, well known San Francisco hardwood importer, and his two sons, Kenneth and Gilmore. Kenneth O'Neill will call on the trade in the San Francisco Bay district, and Gilmore O'Neill will be in the office.

Carl Watts, who has had many years' experience in selling hardwoods and has a large aquaintance among hardwood buyers in Northern California, rvill travel the country territory.

Joe Menefee is yard superintendent.

A complete stock of domestic and foreign hardwoods will be carried, also wallboard, Douglas Fir and hardwood plywoods, Ponderosa and Sugar Pine.

The yard has a total area of 15,000 square feet with frontage on the gore corner of 8th, Townsend and Division Streets, an excellent location. It has two entrances, enabling trucks to drive in one way and out the other. It is also served by a spur track. The buildings are adequate for the storage of a large stock of lumber and plywoods under cover.

W. H. O'Neill will continue to conduct his hardrvood importing business at his new location.

The telephone number is MArket 8448.

Will Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

Charles E. Rathbone, secretary-manager of the San Fernando Valley Lumbermen's Club, Van Nuys, and Mrs. Rathbone are leaving for Seattle on September 4 for a two weeks' visit with their son. They will celebrate their thirtieth wedding anniversary on September 8 with their son and his family.

Vacation At Rock Creek Lodge

Bill Hamilton, llolmes-Eureka Lumber Co., Los Angeles, and Mrs. Hamilton, stopped at Rock Creek Lodge, Rock Creek Basin, in the High Sierra during their vacation. Bill reports that the scenery in that section is wonderful but he didn't have much luck at fishing. He was back on the job August 29.

Four California Cities High in Building Volume for First Seven Months ol Year

Four California cities were listed among the first twenty in the United States reporting the largest volume of building for the first seven months of 1938. Los Angeles was second with a total of $38,614,440, San Francisco sixth with $11,847,886, Long Beach twelfth rvith $6,411,420, and San Diego nineteenth with $4,954,995. New York City continues in first place with a total of $249,156,101.

Following are the building permit valuations for the twenty leading cities for the first seven months of the year and comparative figures lor 1937 as compiled by Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.:

Since 1912

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Sash Doors

Yeneercd

- Blinds Doors

John \f. Ko"hl & Son, In..

Long Beach, Calif.

Jacksonville, Fla.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Yonkers, N. Y.

Indianapolis, Ind.

Boston, Mass.

Dallas, Texas

San Diego, Calif.

Seattle. Wash.

New Sales Manager

Walter S. Kennon has been appointed sales manager of the Pickering Lumber Company, whose general sales offices and sawmill are at Standard, Calif. The announcement was made by Ben Johnson, president of the company.

Mr. Kennon, who has had many years' experience in selling California Pines, was formerly sales manager for Srvayne Lumber Company, Oroville.

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