Just because the engineered stamped it don't hesitate to question them

[mtlogcabin]

We questioned the original foundation house plans when the truss plans had 3 girder trusses with over 30,000 lb point loads for each truss. The engineer shot off a stamped letter saying the footers where okay for the loads. We asked again and this was the response.

XXXX,



Attached is a updated letter from Mr. XXXXXXX regarding the Truss-Girder Bearing Requirements. He and I are both glad that you asked again because after recalculation spread footings are required under three (3) of the truss-girders. The attached letter and table has been updated to reflect the three truss girders that require spread footings, he stated that all other footings were okay as-is.



Would you please email or call me back to ensure that you have received this email and the attached revised letter. My cell phone number is XXX-XXXX



Sincerely,

Bxxx Xxxxxxx

This is a large firm the works in 4 states that I am aware of. Everybody makes mistakes and it is nice to see their attitude was appreciative of our persistance

 

[chris kennedy]

My favorite acronym is RFI.

 

[gbhammer]

I had something similar happen with a tower that was adding cell antennas. I reviewed the data and kicked it back, and sure enough it would have failed. They were very happy that it was caught.

 

[TJacobs]

There is a reason we do what we do. Way to go mtlogcabin!