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February 24, 2014-
RE:
014RE: Structural Modifications to Residence at Lot 39, Pinyon Mesa, Garfield County CO
Dear Uriel,
As a result of your failure to pass the framing inspection performed by the Garfield County Building
Department. Due to your noncompliance with the engineered drawings we were asked to perform a
visual inspection of the structure and identified following items to be addressed, see plan for tagged
locations(S.D.# = Structural Deficiencies):
5.D.1 Sistered 2X12 roof rafter with a single 111/q." LVL. Through bolt together using 1/2"o bolts at 24"
o.c. stagger top to bottom.
S.D.z Sistered 2x12 roof rafter with a single 11 1/4" LVL. Nail together using (2)16d nails at 16" o.c.
And attache each end with (4) timberlok screws or a Simpson L90 clip.
5.D.3 Attach architectural heavy timber to transfer structural load by attaching each end to blocking
or beam using (2) 3/4"o lags or (6) Timberlock screws.
S.D.4 Sistered every other 14" TJ I/z10 floor joist. Each joist must have 1 3/4" minimum end bearing.
S.D.S q. ply LVL's must be fastened using the manufacturers requirements (per attached copy).
S.D.6 Continue column pack -outs. All columns must be continuous & terminate at the foundation.
S.D.7 Steel plates must be bolted, per plan, to the heavy timber trusses in the great room.
The above deficiencies were found by visual observation and information received from you or the
building department. No demolition or destructive testing was performed and additional
deficiencies may be present that could not be identified.
Theodore K Guy Associates PC has ,in good faith, attempted to modify your construction alterations
and deficiencies that failed to comply with the Architectural and Structural Construction
Documents.
You, Uriel Mellin, agree that you indemnify us and defend and hold harmless Theodore I< Guy
Associates PC from any and all claims that may arise from your failure to build in accordance with
Theodore K Guy Associates PC contract documents.
Please feel free to call Ted or myself if you have any question or comments.
Respectfully Submitted Revie -d By
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eodore 1< Guy A A, PE
Matt Monger
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Box 1640 Basalt, CO 81621
970.927.3167
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