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28 January 1993
13-93
City of Springfield, Oregon
Development Services, PlanninglBuilding
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, Oregon 97477
Attention:
Subject:
Location:
Reference:
Tom Marx
Foundation Inspection
4481 Glacier
Building Permit No. 921494
In the morning of 27 January 1993, I inspected the cast-in-place
concrete footing at the above location. The forms for the stem
walls were set on the previously placed continuous footing. The
top surface of the footing had been damaged by freezing. Based
on spot checking the entire perimeter of the footing, I conclude
that about 50% of the area to receive the stem wall has surface
damage extending about !:I" to ~" deep. This amount of damage will
not impair the intended performance of the footing to carry the
loads of the residence to be constructed.
However, this damaged surface material will prevent adequate
unity from occurring between the stem wall and the footing. As
an alternate to removing the forms and cleaning the entire
footing, installation of one continuous #4 reinforcing bar
throughout the full length of the bottom of the stem wall will
provide structural continuity. This bar needs to be set at about
2" above the top of the existing footing.
At the same time, I observed the condition of the pier pads for
interior supports. These pads have. freeze damage, especially at
the top corners. As long as posts are placed near the center of
these pads, they should perform adequately as load carrying
footings.
Donald C. Little, P.E.
My regards, and I am glad to be
Very truly yours,
cc John Sutherland, Capstone Homes Inc. of Oregon
21687 Vaughn Road
Telephone: (503) 935-0207
Veneta, Oregon 97487-9421
Fax: (503) 935-0207