Title: Install the sill plate.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Framing a Floor

Installation should include

- leveling the plates
- securing the plates to the foundation wall, using bolts and straps
- adhering to local building code.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What type of lumber should be used for a sill plate?
- What type of system should be used to secure a sill plate?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Five (27105-13): Floor Systems

Module Five (27105-13) describes the layout and construction procedures for floor systems, including how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and how to identify different types of framing systems, floor system components, and floor system materials. It also covers how to estimate the amount of materials needed for a floor assembly and on some common alternative floor systems.