HomeMy WebLinkAboutConsulting Structural (2) MICHELE CUDILO, P.E.
Consulting Structural Engineer
123 Cottonwood Lane,Centerville,Massachusetts 02632-1979•(508)771-7601• Fax(508)771-7163
mcudilo@comcast.net
November 6,2014
Tricia Tibbetts,General Manager
ROCO Enterprises
Colonial Acres Resort
Pier 7 Condominiums
So.Yarmouth,MA 02664
RE: Egress Inspection
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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
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COLONIAL ACRES
November 6,2014
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The following criteria are required in your future maintenance. Any newly constructed rails shall meet the current
criteria:
1. Height of Rail at upper floors: 42"above decking;
2. Spacing between balusters: 4"clear max.;not ladder-type;
3. Max.triangular space between stair parts: 6"sphere.
4. All components shall be capable of withstanding a 200 lb.load in any direction.
5. Height of rail above the leading edge of stair tread: 42"
Should you have any questions on any of the above,please do not hesitate to call. Please call for final review of
the above corrected conditions in the field for final observation.
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