HomeMy WebLinkAboutConsulting Structural MICHELE CUDILO, P.E.
Consulting Structural Engineer
123 Cottonwood Lane,Centerville,Massachusetts 02632-1979•(508)771-7601• Fax(508)771-7163
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November 6,2014
Tricia Tibbetts,General Manager
ROCO Enterprises
Colonial Acres Resort
Pier 7 Condominiums
So.Yarmouth,MA 02664
RE: Egress Inspection
Dear Ms.Tibbetts,
The following items were observed during Site Observation 01 on October 29,2014,and require follow-up
construction,meeting with Harold,Head of Maintenance. Note that exterior stairs and balconies that are more
than 5 years old do not have to comply with latest requirements(listed below),but be in repair for safety.
[Room numbers given to provide proximity of exterior rail item.]
1. RM.7: top rail wood splintered: sand and/or paint
2. RM.8: Split wood in back rail top right: remove/replace
3. RM.9: back deck,post out on left;split wood around screw,add Simpson L or A framing angle
4. RM.10: post out,back deck right
5. RM.11: left back porch bottom 2x4,post out,wood split where screwed
6. RM.12: attach right side railing on back deck to building
7. RM.5: 1 baluster,re-attach
8. RM.4: 3 balusters,re-attach
9. RM.2: 3 balusters,reattach with longer screws(all)
10. RM.1: Split wood on spindle,loose,reattach or replace
11. RM.20: Spindle rotted,detached: remove and replace
12. RM.22: upper porch: decking repair/replacement required
13. RM.24: Refasten bottom rail to post with framing angle;left side of back deck:bottom 2x4 split:
remove/replace
14. RM.25: Decking at LHS nail popped,renail
15. RM.23: Baluster requires replacement
16. RM.14: back deck top 2x4 requires additional screw fastening
17. RM.19: verify all items attached
18. Cottage 36: back deck brace mid-span of railing required;refasten baluster on LHS
19. Cottage 35: back stairs,railing movement excessive:add framing angle;attach top to building;vinyl trim
20. Cottage 37: back deck RHS needs to be attached to side of building
21. Cottage 38: nail popped at top,refasten
22. Cottage 32: deck on right needs to be refastened
23. Villa 29: braces under rails require attachment
24. Villa 27: rotted,screw up stairway
Continued