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Home My WebLink AboutPermit Building 2003-5-1 MORTIER ENGINEERING, EC. STRUCTURAL BUILDING DESIGN. FIRE PROTECTION CODE CONSULTANT. PLAN CHECKING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION 1245 PEARL STREET EUGENE, OREGON 97401 PHONE (541) 484-9080 . FAX (541) 484-6859 TOLL FREE IN OREGON 1-877-661-9959 May 1 , 2003 Tim Wells 1123 N St. Springfield, OR 97477 RE: 3324 Ambfeside Dr. - Proof Roll - W,Q,#15334-ARC As you requested, a site visit was periormed on April 30, 2003 in order to determine if the compacted fill adequately meets the requirements for the placement of foundation, The fill consists of 3" open and %" minus crushed rock, The maximum depth of fill is approximately 4~ inches, No extraordinary deflection was observed due to th~ testing of the fill with a fully loaded dump truck, which weighed approximately 47,000 pounds, The compacted suriace of the crushed rock is adequate to support a conventional wood frame residence with a standard foundation per the 2000 State of Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Specialty Code as ( adopted per the local jurisdiction, The compaction of the gravel suriace is greater than 95% of a standard proctor, per ASTM 0698-91, Thank you for this opportunity to be of service. The enclosed Building Analysis Report and Statement of Conditions and Limitations is a part of this report. If you have questions regarding this report, please contact me at 484-9080, Sincerely, Bradley R. Myers, P,E, MORTIER ENGINEERING, EC. STRUCTURAL BUILDING DESIGN . FIRE PROTECTION CODE CONSULTANT. PLAN CHECKING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION 1245 PEARL STREET EUGENE. OREGON 97401 PHONE (541) 484-9080. FAX (541) 484-6859 TOLL FREE IN OREGON 1-877-661-9959 BUILDING ANALYSIS REPORT Statement of Conditions and Limitations , CLIENT: Tim Wells LOCATION OF PROPERTY : 3324 Ambleside Dr. WO# ]5334~ARC ], Type-of Inspection and items inspected is limited to: a, Structural Conditions b, Weatherproofing (Exterior surfaces) c, Storm Drainage (Building, Site) d, x Site Conditions (Soils, Geological) Plumbing (Fixtures, Piping) '\ e, f. Heating (Furnace, Heat Pump, Air Conditioning, Fireplace, Stoves, Chimneys) , Electrical (Service, Wiring, Outlets) g, h, ~ Other f>~F ~L-L 'The inspection is for the pllrpose of alerting the client to major deficiencies in the condition of the property described above and according to the conditions contained i'nthe report and this statement. The inspection and report are perfomled and prepared for the sole, confidential and exclusivc use and possession of the CLIENT, No obligation or responsibility to other parties is assumed, This inspection is of the readily accessible areas of the building and is hmited to visual observations of apparent conditions existing at the time of the inspection, Latent and concealed defects and.deficiencies are e'xcluded from the inspection; equipment, construction and systems will not be dismantled, Maintenance and other items may be discussed, but they are not a part of our inspection, The report is not a compliance inspection or certification for past or present government codes or regulations of any kind, ' The'inspection and report do not address and are not intended to address'the possible presence of or danger from any potentially harmful substances' and environmental hazards including but not limited to radon gas, lead paint. asbestos, urea formaldehyde and toxic or ilammable chemicals, ' Any references made to tliese substance in our report is made for the sole purposes of alerting our client to the possibility of their existence. We are making no positive detemlinations as to their actual presence, as we do not do laboratory testing, If CLIENT wishes any further information or recommendations in regard to the presence of these substances, we recommend contacting a specialized environmental contractor. The report describes the property,condition and status on the date of inspection, The purpose is to alert clients to present defects, Sub-surface soil conditions. inaccesslble areas and features. appliances. security alarms, intercom systems, solar heating systems or panels, sprinkler systems, spas, pools, water softeners, central vacuum systems, and the presence or absence of rodents. termites or other insects are specifically excluded 'from the scope of this report, While every reasonable effort was made to detemline, the property conditions, no guarantees,are expressed or implied, No responsibility is assumed for any items outside the scope, of this inspection, nor can we be held, responsible for work performed by others, Liability for damage arising out of errors or omissions shall be limited to the cost of the scope of inspection, No representations are made concerning the architectural or engineering conditions, Mortier Engincering, its employces and agelits, assume no liability or responsibility 'tar the cost of repairing or replacing any unreported defects or deficiencies, eithcr 'current or arising. in the futurc. or for anY property damages, consequential damage or bodily injury of any nature, The inspcction and report are not intended, or to be used as a guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the adequacy, performance or condition of any inspected structure, item or system, For MORTIER ENGINEERING, P,C 8/~~ /I~__ . Signature 0- Engineer May 1,2003 . Title Date .1:" ~.~.""P:' '\ 3 i Job Address ~~-z,i City Job # "~,"c..."'S t 1>, t.\t. Community Services Div, Building Safety CITY OF SPRlNGFIELD, OREGON 225 Sth Street, Springfield, OR 97477 Ph. 726-3759 . :';;>..' ',' ,I", ~.,: " .-:{r,'/,jf~')~'~'~ ~..J ,./.',~~._J,: ,~~.:t:r;:..~~,;,~~"~\-:,:~,~~>,:,~~_,{,"J.,I:'.'I~~',~,,~, - AMBLESIDE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION-1ST ADDITION Site Investigation Questionnaire for Consulting Design Professionals foundation requirements - new structures on residential lots This forDi may be used as a tempora~~cation wallow construction to continue on the job site' until the consultant's,' <' e Ie affidavit on the site soil compaction ' and stabilization is submitted to the City. This form must be completed by a licensed design professional (engineer or architect) 'or hislher authorized employee, , and submitted to the building inspector prior to requesting City inspections or placing foundation concrete. It is important that all questions be answered completely for the foundation site to, be approved for'construction. Ownerandlor Contractor T' "" W L......-S 1. Date of the design professional's site evaluation? ""1 I '?> 0 \ 0 ~ 2. Has the design professional reviewed a copy of the geotechnical information ' fo~~e subdivision that was provided with thebuildingpennit? Yes){No_ If not, please contact this office for a copy of the report. The design professional must be familiar with the geotechnical infa:rtnation before completing this form. 3. What was the size and depth of the, excavation and lor fill? 'S\) ~~A.(..f'..' " g (.") AN I (" ~ol'1t- y , Was existing non-structural fill or expansive soil encountered on the lot? YesA No_If ''yes'', what types, depths and locations? '. . , (IP .. 4~" 'T>~f).\ , What measures were taken to remedy the soil condition (include type of engineeredf1l1 used to stabilize the soil)? PRcoF ~c... of (l.'it'. ~.,..e.y (...T u ~A L.. F/I.-L 1 \oJ.b. .. c.r;~,,1' Community Services Div, Building Safety CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477 Ph. 726-3759 Job Address '\ -; ~4~ ~ ~l,;"~ , 011 OL City Job # Is the site as prepared adequate J8I inadequate 0 to maintain constant moisture content in the sub grade? Nate: Verification of moisture stabilization in the sub grade is a requirement of the geotechnical report, and must be affirmed before construction can continue. If inad~uate, what measures are needed to provide constant moisture content in , the sub grade? . Is the site as prepared adeqUate ~ inadequate 0 to support the propqsed structure? An affirmative answer is requisite to proceeding with construction. If inadequate, what additional work is needed to provide adequate foundation support? 4. Did the design professional witness placement and compaction of the , engineered rIli, or is there a special inspection report forthcoming from a qualified agency? J witnessed Placement 0 Speciallnsp/compaction report )( s. The design professional intend$ to use the following ~ethod for installation, of perforated perimeter footing drains: The design on the attached drawing provided by the design professional ...... 0 The method shown on the original construction drawings.....:........;.. ... ..... 0 The typical 'Foundation Drain' drawing attached to permit. . . ....... . .. .. ... ... ~ Perforated perimeter drains are not required. .. . .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. .. .... ~' Comments: ' , Note: City inspectors will inspect installed drains prior to cover upon request... Call: 726-3769 to schedule inspection. 2 Community Services Div, Building Safety , CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. OREGON 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477 Ph. 726-3759 w~~ ... .r.'\"\1" Job Address "\ "3 201- Ac""'\ t\rt,.. ~ r I 0 It. 0 (. City Job # Low-point crawl space drains are required to prevent the build-up of excess moisture inside the foundations during (and after) construction. This drain may be installed afte.r foundation placement onlv with the emress Dermission of the desim nrofessional. a. The design professiomil has determined the following: The crawl space drain is required when the foundation is installed..... 0 The low-point drain can be installed after foundation placement without a significant moisture build-up problem within the foundation............. ~ ., (The low-point drain may be installed at the A ,.oJ Y .,' stage of construction) post & beam, framing. roofing. etc. b. Has the design professional observed and approved the installation of the required low point drain?................................... Yes, No X. if "yes", where is the low point drain located under the building and where does it terminate, at this time? (mUst be an approved location, i. e. street gutter, storm sewer, sump pump and discharge line to the street, etc.) The design professional must determine whether the approved permit drawings have adequate foundation steel. Is anY,additional foundation steel required that is not shown on the foundation drawings for the building? , Yes No~. If "yes", describe additional steel required (or provide drawing). The following statement must be signed by the individual doing the observations and providing direction for the excavation and site preparation work on the property. 3 Community Services Div, Building Safety , CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477 Ph.726-3759 ' \1'1..0. ... 'S~1~ Job Address '2;.~ z..i ~~ P..L.oE"" DE.. 0 Q..'. ' City Job # The undersigned design profe$siolUll (or authorized employee ) attests that he/she observed required moisture stability procedures on thiS site, and that such procedures were accompUShedbefore any changes occurred in the moisture content of the sub- grade under and around the building (where expansive soils were encountered). The' undersigned fUrther attests that the sub-grade, as prepared, is adequate to support the building proposed for this site. ' Additional comments: , , ' '(Note): A copy of this report shall be kept on site with ,the approved plans at all times. This ' report shall be followed by an affid.avit, signed and stamped by the design p!ofessiortal under whose auspices this report wascompleted,affrrming the information' , herein. The signed/stamped affidavit together with a copy of tIlls tepdrtshallbe ' submitted to this office prior to requesting framing inspection for the,building. , Signafure-€'~JJ,/!, 'L/f/(/1 L-- ' ' " , " ", Name ~W( ~ (,1.. i&1dr--rLJ' Title P ~ " . ' Company V\.~17.~1l l[';ucl../tO~~L'N(" pc- Phone 4 g If- -1 Ii .0. ii , Licensee Ucense# f2.; fV1/J 1I~ ''--? ~ , "q- () 1f. ' ~y Lr,{) , expires , , I 2-/'l (;Iu f / ,'- , , , , ' , , The geotechnical report for the'Ambleside Meadows - 1 st Addition Subdivision recommends immediate moisture stabilization of exposed expansive sub-grades, and that expansive soils be over-excavated and replaced with atIeast 12 inches of fill compacted , to at least 95% of ASTM D698 for foundation preparation. The report also recommends that measures be taken to prevent water from collecting in or around the foundation areas during and after the construction process, and that positive site drainage be provided to reduce the infiltration of surface water into the expansive soils. . . The geotechnical report further emphasizes that the finish grade of landscape' soil , , adjacent to the foundation should be at least 24" above the expansive bearing, soils, fumlv ' . comoacted to reduce the infIltration of water at the surface. The adequacy of fill soil material around the building must be verified to the satisfaction of the design . professional. ' 4 ~ Community Services Div, Building Safety CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON 225 51lt Street, Springfield, OR 97477 Ph. 726-3759 V'l · o. .. \C; 'l3 i- Job Address \-~ 'Z.1 "-.;w\'f1c..c,st (\ Eo. 6 It. City Job # 1,f~, : I--r~': 'I'~ :~. ,: ~ ,_,~. -,~: ;'.',-..~~.: \:~,,-'f,:l,~;~,~ 1':-';'1',/,1 ~_.,"'";,....~......;,' - .~. gL/~{-;.~_S"~.14"."'~" "=,,i. \~; Affidavit For Site Investigation Questionnaire Foundation Sub-Grade Approval for , Residential Building Site in Ambleside Meadows - 1 st Addition Subdivision The undersigned hereby affirms that the excavation, structural fill and moisture s'tabilization methods for the building site at the address'shown above was observed by , me or an authorized employee of my firm and that the following is true: 1. The foundation sub-grade is capable of supporting a minimum of 1500psf, and is' adequate to support the building proposed for this site. 2. ,The moisture content of the excavation was adequately maintained during the site preparation process and was adequately covered to stabilized moisture content prior to any significant change in moisture content of the sub-grade. 3. The site is adequately graded and drained to prevent the collection of water in the excavated area during construction. 4. The accompanying report titled "Site Investigation Questionnaire for Consulting Design P,ofe~sionals" containing field observations and instructions made on ' , 4- ~ I) / (; '1 ' (date) for the building site was completed either by myselfbr by an employee of my fIrm under my supervision. To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in that report is complete and accurate. Name of Licensed Professional (print) Date Signature