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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    You and I agree on a few things: The IBC isn't applicable in this matter and evaluations should be left up to the engineers. Not building inspectors or contractors. In my opinion the engineer should evaluate the water barrier to determine whether or not it is structurally sound and advise of any...
  4. J

    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    Valid Points. "A man's GOT to know his limitations" Dirty-Harry Callahan
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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    Sidewalks are the owners responsibility and we deal with them when we get complaints or see it not shoveled in the winter. Everybody benefits from the repair even though some of it is vacant industrial land. Biden Bucks, 50/50 matches, Grants, etc. are above my pay grade and out of my lane. I...
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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    I appreciate the feedback. Finding qualified people isn't a problem. Having tax payers foot the bill to hire that qualified person to survey miles of private property would be an issue. Same goes for ACE/Marines. This is the property owners responsibility in my opinion and no...
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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    The seawall in most cases is the owners responsibility. We are not involved with the conveying of property and our code is silent on that. We've had failures. Zoning (also my hat) is for new uses/developments. I respect your opinion that 5 years is bad. However, if we go with inspection only...
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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    Ours is based on the 2003 version of the IMPC. I'm currently asking for a 3rd party inspection and repairs of noted items with the following sections: (Paraphrase) The Director of the Building Department and the Public Health Director are authorized to engage, subject to any approvals required...
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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323706367_Classification_of_seawalls_and_their_failure_An_overview Causes of Seawall Failure Include: i. Poor maintenance. ii. Lack of inspection to detect problems early. iii. Placing loads atop the soil supported by the seawall. iv. Shallow building...
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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    With all due respect, I'm not speaking of new design, permit issuance, construction, etc. I'm speaking of barriers that are decades old, at the mercy of rising and lowering tides (erosion) and are subject to failure if left unattended just like any other structure that was built by man. Did you...
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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    If we were made aware of a new installation we'd probably require a 3rd party inspection at completion to ensure it was done right since ACE just issues the permits and allegedly doesn't inspect.
  12. J

    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    They do not. They have jurisdiction over the schools and aren't on top of that. That's my job now. :mad:
  13. J

    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    Unfortunately, I don't have any data on the age or life expectancy of the barriers. FEMA did increase the flood plain rating in some areas from 500 to 100 years. Thanks for the comments.
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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    Example: Your waterfront property has a seawall or riprap separating your land( Grass, asphalt, concrete, etc.) from the water. It should be evaluated on a regular basis to ensure there's no failure...
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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    I care as much as I care about how much a wall report costs for a 5+ story building or a boiler inspection. It's a business expense that hopefully keeps very bad things from happening. You can replace your brake pads now or wait a week and replace pads, calipers rotors, etc. IF you're lucky.
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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    Thanks for the quick responses. We thought the Corp had jurisdiction. They do in issuing the permits. They're officially hands off when it comes to making sure the owner maintains the barrier. Eventually all water barriers deteriorate and every BO should be very aware of who's responsibility it...
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    Periodic Water Barrier Inspections.

    Good Afternoon Building Officials. For those of you who have commercial riverfront property, how often does your city require structural inspections of the commercial seawalls, riprap, dikes etc. to ensure there's no collapse at the shoreline? We are considering making it every 5 years by a...
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    Self-Certification Program??

    Everyone, Thanks for your replies. I'm also concerned about the Fox Factor. I've seen a boat load of bad plans and "creative" interpretations of the code by some of the so called best in our area. I'm glad that I have the support of my superiors so far. Cities like NY and Chicago doing it makes...
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    Self-Certification Program??

    They're saying it reduces time drastically. This is merely speculation but maybe where it first started the city didn't have enough plan reviewers to handle the load at that time and the other cities fell in line because it sounded like a "Good Idea".
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    Self-Certification Program??

    No
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    Self-Certification Program??

    As I'm sure most of you are aware there are cities around the country (Chicago, New York, Phoenix, etc.) that are allowing Architects to go through training and then certify that their plans are code compliant. Have you been involved with a municipality that has an initiative like this? If so...
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    $15 Mil. Project: Lender needs a letter about the utilities

    CDA/ICE You guy's are always "Johnny on the Spot" and very much appreciated. We are being put in the midlle supposedly because the bank wants us to be. It looks like I'll be asking for signed and sealed docs from their engineers.
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    ICC B2 commercial building inspector exam

    I took the ICC online class to prepare for the Res and Com building inspector tests. I did the practice tests approx 7 times and used the ICC tabs. Both tests were not hard at all. Some testing companies are VERY picky about tabs, folded corners, highlighted text, etc in the books. Be careful...
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    $15 Mil. Project: Lender needs a letter about the utilities

    Hello, The City has sold a former Fire HQ to a developer who is investing $15 million to turn it into a restaurant on the first floor and a 99 unit hotel on the upper floors.Plans have been reviewed and approved. The request from the architectural firm of record is as follows...
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    Fire Supression for membrane structures

    It's Over 180 days. Ill check the 09 code.
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