HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-02 Larson Engineering Deck Inspection Letter FEB. 2. 2005 11 :44AM 1SON ENGINEERING OF MN "` NO, 4001 P. 2 •
Larson Engineering of Minnesota
3524 Labors Road
White Bear Lake,Minnesota 55110-5100
651.481.9120 Fax 651.401.9201
www.larsonengr.com
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February 2,2005
Mr.Jim Butler
City of Oak Park Heights Building Official
14168 Oak Park Blvd.
P.O.Box 2007
Oak Park Heights,MN, 55082-3007
RE: Sunnyside II—Building 6375
Deck Inspection
' LEM Project No.: 20040356
Dear Mr.Butler: •
On January 11th,I met with Bob Kannel of George W.Olsen Construction to inspect and review
the deck repairs made at the above noted address. We observed each deck and discussed the
repairs made. Based on this,I am confident the construction was done per our design sketches
and specifications. A couple of small items were missed and will be added by George W. Olsen
Construction. Those items are listed below:
• Holdown straps are required both sides of the beams on unit 345 deck. A strap was
currently only added to one side of the beams. Reference unit 345 deck plan on sheet
20,and section"L"on sheet 35.
• Holdown straps are missing at the beam-to-beam connection on unit 352 deck. Holdown
straps are required per unit 352 deck plan on sheet 23 and section"0"on sheet 38.
Once these items are picked up,the construction will meet the load requirements.
Painting of the decks will be completed in the spring. All wood members exposed to weather
shall be painted including the top and underside of the decks.
The railing system will also be painted. Repairs were made to the railings as construction was
completed on the decks. Larson Engineering has not done a full inspection of the railings, but
will be scheduling one in the near future. After our inspection,we will issue a report describing
any repairs,if needed,which must be made prior to painting in the spring.
If you have any questions,please feel free to call. I hantblr certify tttst this Oen,spacilkzattin,or
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