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WILLIAM M. NORMAN, P.E., S.E.
Professional Engineer – Structural Engineer
Professional and Structural Engineer licensed in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Illinois (S.E.), Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin
normantheengineer@yahoo.com; c.317-650-3815
July 17, 2019
Ms. Jacqueline Graham
Sent via email: jgraham@c21scheetz.com
Re: Residential Structural Concerns
14474 Oak Ridge Road, Carmel, IN 46032
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER’S REPORT
On July 17, 2019, I conducted an inspection of the residence located at the above referenced
address for structural conditions in need of evaluation.
Digital images were taken during the inspection and these images will be retained in our file
while some are provided in this report.
The following conditions were investigated:
1. There were four ceiling joists in the kitchen area that needed to be extended to a bearing
wall a distance of about 16”. Above this location was a bedroom and a bedroom closet
so there is not a significant floor load above (40 lbs./sf Live Load per Code), however,
achieving the needed integrity of the floor joists will require composite addition of
lumber.
I would recommend for the (4) floor joists of concern that 8 ft. long 2x10 ’s be added to
the existing joists to bear upon the new wall. These will require structural screws such
as MiTek® #9 x 2-7/8" torx drive gold-coated T20 head screws at 6” centers along the
top and bottom of the splices beginning at 3” from the ends (there should be a total of
(26) screws in each spliced member).
The new lumber to be added (sistered) should be Southern Pine No. 2 Grade or better.
07/18/19
David Rutti
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2. There was concern for the removal of a partition wall at the living room (image
below left):
The ceiling of the living room (at 3:12 pitch) is independent of the roof framing (at 6:12
pitch) and the removed partition wall does not support a roof beam but only a ridge
board of the roof. The ridge member of the ceiling bears upon the header in this wall as
was determined by inspection of the framing from within the attic (image above right).
Removal of the partition wall is inconsequential. My only recommendation would be to
assure that there is a doubled ceiling/floor joist at the location shown by the arrow in the
image above left as this member will be sustaining greater stress due to the wall
removal. I could not verify the presence of an additional ply of lumber at the time of
this inspection due to the hardboard insulation present in the attic limiting access.
The recommendations provided in this report are not requirements or specifications for work to
be done as alternative means and methods might also be implemented.
Additionally this report is not to be construed as a guarantee or warranty as to the remaining
useful life of the structure, which is highly dependent upon future use and other variables such as
loads applied, other modifications made, and appropriate reinforcing provided where load-
bearing walls may be removed.
Respectfully submitted,
William M. Norman, P.E., S.E.
Licensed Professional Engineer and Structural Engineer
License No. 19300350
State of Indiana
07/18/19
David Rutti