Are there codes that imply a deteriorating concrete ceiling in garage is non compliant?

[FreeCementFalling]

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This is the ceiling of the ground floor shared garage, directly above my spot. Dust and debris falls out with a tiny amount of agitation. Building manager says they don't think anything needs to be done.

I believe the Seattle city building code species that existing building must comply with the International Building Code.

 

[cda]

IMG 20201017 145535 — Postimages

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Picture is in the link above.

This is the ceiling of the ground floor shared garage, directly above my spot. Dust and debris falls out with a tiny amount of agitation. Building manager says they don't think anything needs to be done.

I believe the Seattle city building code species that existing building must comply with the International Building Code.

welcome

My non concrete knowledge non structural engineer answer

I would say not a problem

Do you know how old the building is???


You can contact the Building Official and you more than likely have a separate dept named code enforcement or similar

Put in a written request, normally online, for them to look at it and report back to you

 

[FreeCementFalling]

welcome

My non concrete knowledge non structural engineer answer

I would say not a problem

Do you know how old the building is???


You can contact the Building Official and you more than likely have a separate dept named code enforcement or similar

Put in a written request, normally online, for them to look at it and report back to you

Thanks, the building is from 99. I am not so worried about the structural integrity of the building. I just don't want loose dust or debris falling on my vehicle.

 

[FreeCementFalling]

Thanks, the building is from 99. I am not so worried about the structural integrity of the building. I just don't want loose dust or debris falling on my vehicle.

welcome

My non concrete knowledge non structural engineer answer

I would say not a problem

Do you know how old the building is???


You can contact the Building Official and you more than likely have a separate dept named code enforcement or similar

Put in a written request, normally online, for them to look at it and report back to you

And sorry, meant to ask; are Building Official and Code Enforcement local government entities? Or would they be the property company that owns my building?

 

[ICE]

If it was me I would call Armando and ask him to lower the deductible.

 

[Mark K]

As long as the building is compliant with the code that was in effect when it was permitted the building is compliant. The standards in the current code may be different from when the building was constructed but in general you are not required to comply with the current code.

The code is concerned about the structural integrity not the loose debris.

Having said that, something is causing pieces of the concrete slab to flake off. The loss of concrete cover on reinforcement could cause a code compliant problem. The discoloration suggests that this problem may be due to water problems above that could result in rusting of the reinforcing steel in the concrete which would both result in a safety concern and a maintenance problem.

The owner of the building should do two things. Have a plumber visit the site and see if he can identify the source of the leaks. Have a structural engineer visit the building to identify the nature of the damage. Once the cause of the problem and the extent of the damage is identified the engineer should develop recommendations to correct the problem and repair the damage.

 

[cda]

And sorry, meant to ask; are Building Official and Code Enforcement local government entities? Or would they be the property company that owns my building?

City government

Look on the city web site

 

[tmurray]

What you are seeing is call spalling. It happens when there is an expansion in the concrete. As Mark K said, it is typically because the rebar is rusting, There are sometimes other causes, but if it is one specific area, I would follow Mark's advice.

 

[ADAguy]

When the sky begins to fall it is time to be concerned.

 

[No Soup for you]

Maybe.... Get a different parking space or a cover for your vehicle.

 

[cda]

Maybe.... Get a different parking space or a cover for your vehicle.

I thought a covert mission and put a sealer on it