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CTL PROJECT GS06693.001-390
by Becky Gremillion / Industrial Inspection Services
P.O. Box 1916
Carbondale, CO 81623
Phone: (970) 948-2508
Structural Steel – Field Welding – High-Strength Bolting
Special Inspection Report – 9/4 through 9/12/2024
DATES: September 4th through 12th, 2024
CLIENT: CTL Thompson
PROJECT: Citadel Storage
ADDRESS: 214 Center Drive, Glenwood Springs
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Andover Construction
CTL PROJECT #GS06693.001-390
DESCRIPTION OF WORK INSPECTED:
Special inspection to monitor field welding and erection of structural steel as required by the structural engineer, IBC and City of
Glenwood Springs Building Department in accord with the approved specifications as provided and applicable building code
requirements.
9-4-2024
Provide special inspection of bolt tensioning operations along gridline 4 moving west to east. The turn -of-nut method was used
according to the plan instructions. It was noted that the faying surfaces of the structural steel components were not flat an d
appeared heavily warped due to the welding operations performed on them. At the close of today's inspection, this work
continues in progress.
9-5-2024
Provide continued special inspection of bolt tensioning operations along gridlines 3 and 4 moving west to east. The turn -of-nut
method was used according to the plan instructions. Noted problems were corrected as work progressed. At the close of today's
inspection, this work continues in progress.
9-6-2024
Provide continued special inspection of turn of nut bolt tensioning operations along gridlines 3 and 4 moving west to east. A t the
close of today's inspection, this work continues in progress.
9-10-2024
Provide continued special inspection of bolt tensioning operations along gridlines 2, 3, and 4 moving west to east. The turn -of-nut
method was used according to the plan instructions. It was again noted that the faying surfaces of the structural steel comp onents
were not flat and appeared heavily warped due to the welding operations performed on them. At the close of today's inspection , this
work continues in progress.
9-11-2024
Provide continued special inspection of bolt tensioning operations along gridlines 1, 2, and 4 moving west to east. The turn -of-
nut method was used according to the plan instructions. At the close of today's inspection, this work of bolt tensioning
continues in progress
9-12-2024
Complete special inspection for bolt tensioning operations for the east half of gridline K. Today's work completes the buildi ng for
high-strength bolt tensioning except for the brace frames along gridline 2 which are waiting for longer bolts to be shipped and
the anchor bolts need to be snug tight along gridlines 1 and 2. Additionally, the shim plates installed along gridline one st ill need
to be welded completely.
NOTE: All shop welding / fabrication of structural steel by pre-approved AISC fabricators. Erection and High-strength bolt
tensioning performed using turn-of-nut method with direct witness as required by the 2021 IBC, structural engineer, owner and
local building jurisdiction (City of Glenwood Springs) per approved plans and specifications. All work was prepared and
executed in compliance per AISC 360 Section N.
SPECIAL INSPECTOR OF RECORD:
Becky Gremillion # 0832411-85 International Code Council
CTL THOMPSON
CTL PROJECT GS06693.001-390
by Becky Gremillion / Industrial Inspection Services
P.O. Box 1916
Carbondale, CO 81623
Phone: (970) 948-2508
Structural Steel – Field Welding – High-Strength Bolting
Special Inspection Report – 9/25 through 10/4/2024
DATES: September 25th through October 4th, 2024
CLIENT: CTL Thompson
PROJECT: Citadel Storage
ADDRESS: Center Drive, Glenwood Springs
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Andover Construction
CTL PROJECT: #GS06693.001
DESCRIPTION OF WORK INSPECTED:
Special inspection to monitor erection and A325 High – Strength bolting of structural steel as required by the structural engineer, IBC
and City of Glenwood Springs Building Department in accord with the approved specifications as provided and applicable buildi ng code
requirements.
9-25-2024
Special inspection for high-strength bolt tensioning utilizing the turn-of-nut method along gridline three at brace frame assemblies and gridline
one overhanging eave attachments. The brace frames were properly tensioned per code without issue. The eave su pporting beams were found
to have gaps between the steel elements at the point where they contact the supporting columns due to some mis -fabrication of columns.
These will require the fabrication of steel shim plates to achieve proper bearing and another inspection to tension the bolts.
10-4-2024
Provide special inspection for high-strength bolt tensioning along gridline one for the hardware attaching the eave supporting beams to
the rest of the structure. Observed fabricated steel shims to be installed to close the gap between the elements as note d in the previous
inspection. Observe efforts by staff to fully tension the A-325 bolts per code. No other problems were noted. Today's effort fully
completes the required high-strength bolt tensioning required and by plan and the work observed fully compl ies with approved plans
and applicable building codes. It is noted here that a limited amount of minor field welding remains to complete repairs to h eavy steel
shim plates along gridline one. This must be completed and inspected prior to the building being signed off as fully complete.
NOTE: All shop welding / fabrication of structural steel by pre -approved AISC fabricators. Erection and High-strength bolt tensioning
performed using turn-of-nut method with direct witness as required by the 2021 IBC, structural engineer, owner and local building
jurisdiction (City of Glenwood Springs) per approved plans and specifications. All work was prepared and executed in compliance per
AISC 360 Section N.
SPECIAL INSPECTOR OF RECORD:
Becky Gremillion # 0832411-85 International Code Council
CTL THOMPSON
CTL PROJECT GS06693.001-390
by Becky Gremillion / Industrial Inspection Services
P.O. Box 1916
Carbondale, CO 81623
Phone: (970) 948-2508
Structural Steel – High-Strength Bolting
Special Inspection Report 2-27 through 3-3-2025
DATES: February 27th through March 3rd, 2025
CLIENT: CTL Thompson
PROJECT: Citadel Storage Building C
ADDRESS: Center Drive, Glenwood Springs
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Andover Construction
CTL PROJECT: #GS06693.001
DESCRIPTION OF WORK INSPECTED:
Special inspection to monitor field welding and erection of structural steel as required by the structural engineer, IBC and
City of Glenwood Springs Building Department in accord with the approved specifications as provided and applicable
building code requirements.
2-27-2025
Provide special inspection for high-strength bolting operations to perform "turn of nut tensioning" of new and new
replacement A-325 high-strength bolts in structural connections modified per Structural Engineer to provide increased
strength. The locations inspected as work to tension bolts was being performed include gridline one rafter beam to column
connection (four 3/4" diameter bolts), gridline two rafter beam to rafter beam connection (four bolts 5/8" diameter bolts as
applicable), and gridline three column to rafter beam connection (two or four 7/8" diameter bolts as applicable). Over the
course of three inspection visits, I observed the installation of new bolts to replace those previously fully tensioned and the
work required to achieve a fully "snug tight" condition at the above noted connections. Following this, the hardware was
correctly match marked and then further rotated to achieve the required "fully tensioned" condition. At the close of the final
day of this multiple work day inspection, the bolts witnessed fully appear to be tensioned in accord with approved plans and
the Structural Engineer's additional instructions.
2-28-2025
Continued work in progress - Provide special inspection for high-strength bolting operations to perform "turn of nut
tensioning" of new and new replacement A-325 high-strength bolts in structural connections modified per Structural
Engineer to provide increased strength. The locations inspected as work to tension bolts was being performed include
gridline one rafter beam to column connection (four 3/4" diameter bolts), gridline two rafter beam to rafter beam connection
(four bolts 5/8" diameter bolts as applicable), and gridline three column to rafter beam connection (two or four 7/8" diameter
bolts as applicable). Over the course of three inspection visits, I observed the installation of new bolts to replace those
previously fully tensioned and the work required to achieve a fully "snug tight" condition at the above noted connections.
Following this, the hardware was correctly match marked and then further rotated to achieve the required "fully tensioned"
condition. At the close of the final day of this multiple work day inspection, the bolts witnessed fully appear to be tensioned
in accord with approved plans and the Structural Engineer's additional instructions.
3-3-2025
Continued work in progress - Provide special inspection for high-strength bolting operations to perform "turn of nut
tensioning" of new and new replacement A-325 high-strength bolts in structural connections modified per Structural
Engineer to provide increased strength. The locations inspected as work to tension bolts was being performed include
gridline one rafter beam to column connection (four 3/4" diameter bolts), gridline two rafter beam to rafter beam connection
(four bolts 5/8" diameter bolts as applicable), and gridline three column to rafter beam connection (two or four 7/8" diameter
bolts as applicable). Over the course of three inspection visits, I observed the installation of new bolts to replace those
previously fully tensioned and the work required to achieve a fully "snug tight" condition at the above noted connections.
Following this, the hardware was correctly match marked and then further rotated to achieve the required "fully tensioned"
condition. At the close of the final day of this multiple work day inspection, the bolts witnessed fully appear to be tensioned
in accord with approved plans and the Structural Engineer's additional instructions. Bolting inspection completed today.
Special inspection to verify erection and high-strength bolt tensioning of structural steel pre-engineered metal building
connections using approved materials by LTJ for Andover Construction on behalf of the client as required by the 2021 IBC,
AISC 360 2010 edition, Structural engineer and local building jurisdiction (City of Glenwood Springs).
SPECIAL INSPECTOR OF RECORD:
Becky Gremillion # 0832411-85 International Code Council