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December 16, 2005
Mr. Mitch Wilson
J.L. FOX GENERAL CONTRACTORS
4620 North Keystone Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
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Re: Fire Damage Inspection
Tumuluri Residence
10909 Lakeview Drive
Carmel, Indiana
Indiana Claim No.:
McComas File No:
302643860
F25116
Dear Mr. Wilson:
On December 12, 2005, you retained McComas Engineering to conduct an
inspection and prepare this report on the structural concerns with the fire
damage repair at above referenced residential structure. Reportedly, the
building was damaged at the lime of a fire on, or about, August 4, 2005.
On October 3, 2005 and December 12, 2005 inspections of the subject building
were conducted. Mr. A.C. Gourley, with J.L Fox General Contractors, and you
were present at the time of our inspection and circumstances surrounding the
alleged damages to the subject structure were discussed at this time.
OBSERVATIONS & DISCUSSION:
At the time of our inspection the following structural repair concerns and
information were noted:
1) The Master Bath plumbing wall was a single stud 2x4 wall. Concerns with
the width of the framing can easily be repaired by using a double stud 2x4
wall. The waste pipe within the wall can and should be reduced to a 1 Y;.-
inch diameter PVC pipe. Stud guards should be used to protect the pipe.
2) The ceiling framing above the Master Bath has been partially repaired.
The eight remaining ceiling joists should be sistered for reinforcement.
3) The second floor framing over the living Room were drilled with three 111.-
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inch holes within the bottom third of the 2x10 joists when the home was
buill. The holes are within 5'-0" from the support and are not located
within the midspan of the joists. No evidence of distress within the joists
was observed at the time of our inspection The holes are located so as
not to affect the structural integrity of the floor framing The joists should
perform adequately through the life of the structure. I would not request
any joist reinforcement at the time of this repair.
4) The second floor framing over the Living Room were drilled with a 1 Yo-inch
hole within the bottom third of the 2x10 joists when the home was built
Similar to the holes over the Living Room, mentioned above, the holes in
our opinion do not affect the structural integrity of the floor framing. I
would not request any joist reinforcement at the time of this repair.
5) The header over the cased opening between the Living Room and Family
Room was recently widened to 9'-9" using a double 2x12 header. II is our
engineering opinion that the double 2x12 should be removed and
reconstructed with a double 10/. x 11 Yo Microlam beam The beam
material should be a minimum of Truss Joist- MacMillan, Microlam 1.9 E.
This is the minimum strength material they market. The double 2x12
header will not adequately support the floor and roof loading it supports.
CONCLUSION:
The above stated opinions are based on the physical evidence present at the
time of our inspection. Unless further technical assistance is required, the writer
considers the above as complete and sufficient per the scope of engineering
work requested, and will provide no further technical assistance,
This report contains the entire results of the inspection and no oral
representation of any person, in any manner, may amend, modify or alter this
report.
Respectfully submitted;
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Tim Moehl, PE.
Registered Engineer
State of Indiana
Registration No: 870090
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Tumuluri Residence Fire Damage Inspection
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