Header sizing for a kitchen remodle

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Header sizing for a kitchen remodle

From: ssolan@adelphia.net
Category: Structural
Remote Name: 24.55.18.130
Date: 25 Nov 2002
Time: 04:09 AM

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I would like to know if a 4 x 12 standard header would be suitable for the following: 14 ft. span, single story home, attic space above supporting 8ft. ceiling joists from kitchen area, asphalt roof shingles. The home was built in 1948 and their are only a few 2x4's supporting the immediate roof area right now. Location is Los Angeles area. Also, would it be acceptable to "notch" out room for a ceiling fixture in the header (about an inch & a half deep? Thank you. S Solan

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