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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSCOR 03-19-2026Structural Steel Construction Observation Report The S.W.COLE field representative is on-site at the request of our client to provide construction materials testing and to observe and document construction activities. The Contractor has soleresponsibility for schedule, site safety, methods, completeness and quality control. , , , • Tel • Fax • www.swcole.com Project Name:Town of Yarmouth Water Resource Recovery Facility Project NO.:25-0468Location:Yarmouth MA Date:3/19/2026 Client:Wright-Pierce Client Rep:Miles, NickersonWeather:Partly Cloudy 34 - 39°F S.W.COLE Rep:Luis Rosa General Contractor:Nickerson / Tri-State Time Onsite:08:25 - 10:28 Placement Location:Addition to the vehicle storage buildingCategories Observed:Bolting: Welding: Decking:  Structure: Joists: Other:  Bolting Observation Observed Comments Install Method Yes Snug tight Grade of Bolt Yes A325 Type of Bolt Yes Standard black bolts Diameter of Bolt Yes One half and three quarters of an inch diameter bolts Length of bolts (Threads excluded from joint)Yes Two to three inches Proper Storage/protection of bolts, nuts, washers Yes Bolts are stored in resealable containers Hole size/type and alignment Yes Standard holes with no misalignments found Referenced Drawings Date Page(s)Comments Erection drawings by NBS 03/19/2026 Dated 11/14/25 Notes: The client requested a visual inspection of structural steel framing for a prefabricated metal building. The structure is an addition to an existing prefabricated building and the intended purpose of the addition is to be vehicle storage or a garage.  The anchor bolts for the new columns between lines A & C from 1 to 5 are complete and acceptable. Anchor bolts have been run all the way down to the top of the column baseplate and tightened. No missing, damaged or otherwise deficient anchors were found.  The beam to column connections at the roof level were visually and physically inspected. As per the notes on NBS drawings, bolted connections are to be brought to the snug tight condition. This was accomplished by using an electric impact wrench and or by hand with a spud wrench and a short pipe. Connections at this level are mostly complete and acceptable with these one half and three quarter inch in the snug tight condition as required. These connections were observed to have very little or no gaps between the bolt faying surfaces. Some connections such as at C/2, C/1 were observed to have spaces exceeding 3/16 of an inch under the faying surfaces. The contractor was requested to further tighten these connections to bring these steel into firm contact. Also the beam to column connection at C/2 was found to be missing one bolt and two bolts at B/2 were observed to be loose or untightened. The contractor was advised of these connections and he stated that each would be corrected as soon as possible.  The end walls or front wall do not require diagonal bracing but the roof level does require cable bracing between lines 2 & 3 and A & C. The contractor has not yet installed this component due to work in progress on the roof panels. This critical component will be installed once the roof panels are installed and the structure is fully plumbed.  Structural Steel Construction Observation Report The S.W.COLE field representative is on-site at the request of our client to provide construction materials testing and to observe and document construction activities. The Contractor has soleresponsibility for schedule, site safety, methods, completeness and quality control. , , , • Tel • Fax • www.swcole.com No areas of concern were observed and work was observed to be in compliance with the drawings. No deficiencies other than the previously mentioned incomplete items were observed during today’s inspection.  Attachments: 2 Photos Reviewed by:3/19/2026 Kaylie OSuivKaylie OSullivan Structural Steel Construction Observation Report The S.W.COLE field representative is on-site at the request of our client to provide construction materials testing and to observe and document construction activities. The Contractor has soleresponsibility for schedule, site safety, methods, completeness and quality control. , , , • Tel • Fax • www.swcole.com Beam to column connection with 3/4 inch diameter bolts is complete and acceptable at C/4. This beam to column connection with 1/2 inch diameter bolts is complete and acceptable.