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Home My WebLink About05090123 Correspondence ~}. LYNCH, HARRISON & BRUMLEVE, INC. Consulting Engineers Wesley B. Harrison, P.E. Paul A. Brumleve, P.E. William F. Lynch, P.E., L.S. (1917 -1995) Mark D. LaVier, P.E. June I, 2006 To Whom It May Concern: The description and observations below are a follow up to my previous letter dated May 16, 2006. Prooertv Descriotion: Bella Terra, Lot NO.3 10755 Towne Road Carmel, IN 46033 Builder: Homes By Patrick J:O'Connor 3421 Eden Way Place Carmel, IN 46033 Carmel Permit No.: 05090123 Items observed: 1. The steel angle lintel at the base of the North fireplace supporting stone veneer appears to be structurally adequate as constructed. A concrete slab below the angle coupled with stone veneer tied to the fireplace masonry wall result in virtually no load transferred to the lintel angle. Please reference the attached sketch for a recommended detail at the face of the fireplace. 2. The laminated ridge beam supporting the roof structure above the South fireplace currently bears on a fire brick at the top of the masonry wall of the fireplace. Because this masonry is ground supported, I do not see any structural concerns as constructed. Removing this support, however, by cutting the ridge beam back from its current support would cause the framing to be structurally unsound. If the ridge beam is not supported at both ends, a significant horizontal reaction would ensue at the top of each supporting wall. The wall to rafter connection is currently constructed as a vertical bearing support, and is not capable of resisting an additional applied horizontal force that would result from an unsupported ridge beam. It is our recommendation that the ridge beam be supported from below by some means. Scott A. Clore, P.E. ","-'v. ~~ e. H"'It-9.; ';;'~6\i'fiii€~"- IflJ- 0 l~ 't- fiNo. 811D4101 Cl: \1!\ "STATIM $ ~~~~ XSSIO"'~l "'~ """''II~ vJ-; {j.1't:U4~. wes' B. Harrison, P.E. Subntitted by: !Jt~ Page 10f2 550 Virginia A venue . Indianapolis, IN 46203 . 317-423-1550 . 317-423-1551 " FIREPLACE MASONRY WAlL L5x3 1/2x5/16 LLV CONC. SlAB TURNED DOWN PS INDICATED ~~~ ::, I ON iCOMPACTED7 FILL SECTION AT FIREPLACE 3/4" - I' 0" LYNCH, HARRISON & BRUMLEVE, INC. 550 Virginia Avenue Indlanepolls, IN 46203 (317) 423-1550 PROJECT BELLA TERRA, LOT NO.3 10755 TOWNE ROAD SCALE 3/4" = 1'-0" DRAWN BY DATE SHEET NO. 06/01/06 2 of 2 PROJECT NO. Jun OS 06 12:12p O'Connor 3178438376 p.1 Horn", by PlIIrick J. O'Connor, Inc. 3421 Edon W.y Plaoe Cannel, IN 46033.3052 Phone: 317~9066 FAX: 317.s43-8376 Emall: PGconnor@indy.rr.com Fax To. Bill Hohlt, City of Cannel "rom: Patrick J. O'Connor !'ax: 571-2499 Pall." Five ~ 571-2470 Gate: 06-08-06 RE: Notice of Correction dated 5-18-06, Reconsideration Lot#3 Sella TelTll, Pennit#05090123 Dear Bill, Per our conversation ea~ier this moming, we are requesting that reconsideration be made of the violation on the above Notice of Correction. In snort we have a situation where we have a double L VL ridge beam resting on a firebrick at the top of a masonry fireplace 20'-4" above the floor and 16'-4" above the top of the firebox. It is our serious oonoem that this ridge beam must be supported, and that concem is shared by the consulting engineer that we called in to review the situation. Wnh the beam being as high off the flcoras ~ is, we are requesting a waiver of the Notice of Correction. It is our opinion that cutting the beam free would potentially halle far more serious ramifications than leaving ~ in place espeQally in light of the fact of the height above the floor and firebox. We would be most grateful if you would give this a favorable review. I've attached the follOwing for your review: 1. Notice of Correction dated 5-18-06 2. Enginee(s Letter #1 3. Enginee(s Letter #2 4. Plan view of chimney construction and location and height of double L VL ridge beam. Should you have any additional questions. please call at 709-2238. Thanks, Patrick J. O'Connor .~ /) JA'i'b'Yt Jun OS 06 12:12p O/Connor 3178438376 p.2 ~~~~-< NOTICE OF CORRECTIONS \, -. Building & Code Services City ofCarmeJ I Clay ToW71ship ~,l"~!~~' One Civic: SqU3"" Carmel. IN 46032 www.carmel.in.go\l . For Footings/Under-slabJ Sonding & Grounding re-inspections amtact: (317) 571. 2449; between 8:00 AM ""d 9:00 AM on the day you want the re-inspec:tion. . For other Re-inspections ~ontact: (317) 571-2444; at minimum of 24 hours prior to the requested re-Inspecti.;m date. PERMIT #: O.s'tJ9 Of Z ::r BUILDER:_P.__...()c. ~"'I./,..r<.J r :r.jJ.e.II", ._41 ~..l..o.._.._. .____._ LOCATION: RE-INSPECTION FOR ITEM(S) ,'iOTEO SHOULD BE'SCHEDULED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THIS NOTIC, OR LATE FEES MAY BE ASSESSED. AJP, ~~~;-'.OJ.i/l ".~~"---2 '~ c.i_e-1 C"SA.1~.~ .~ cJ,,)A.-;;"" aL ...( ,v'-Ah~m...._ . .tl.Ji..:...'j~V.. ....! _no ~"-"5L;r./I.<?.-..;sII~/Jr'~A._._. .....__. .___0_. . </1. .:''1''7 ~ rxL. /I ~_/y ~.,~_(C e ~ s.' /.J I ~.. ___.. . '1/':L_._<:'~"'"f.17 -'/,(... (,{.~,~,~~__.. __... ...... <'. ~e..<)_. _:F..!L..../I r:...-L.~....~ .<;,1J'1- -!.c~'( ......,. rOJd_.<..,. Ak'" ".~ 'L4:irt/ /u.~rj'J'tJ... . (! / - , -'. ~'''';~j4...._.".,f....J::_(.""t'"o """J.,. '.. '7~':--'-' ~~.~?..~~~~_~!~:...~~"-s.u..~~i'!..n..o',/~l!.<!.'-~"-/~.__._._..__.._.......m___m___...._..._._~~!fO ~ A $55,50 Residenti~1 re-inspection ;', ,'. will be <J5W5sed. Ye;,P" No 0 A $100.00 Commercial/ Multi-F~m;I,. Institutional re-inspection fee will be assessed: Yes 0 No 0 A LATE FEE has been assessed for:_ In the amount of: U $534.50 .: $S02.00 (Construction type:) , "..~~"r.Jd{,l\tl:J1 Otll<:. ___~I.~~~:~Y.? Flln\iI'(/TOwn HwrK.'!l INSPECTOR: 0 I...A...~__.__ DATE: ~. ~ 3 ' <.l, I DO NOT REi\.10VI{THIS NOTIFICA TIONI r: $1,069.00 (OtrlUIL"f'd.aV (~l/Mutr.I-t'amilY S:PERMITS/NOTlCF. Of CORRCcnONS (For ln~p(,"\.\, '1l:.)lFicld NOC April 2006 i. ..;. i;~~i:::':. Jun OS 06 12:12p O'Connor 3178438376 p.3 LYNCH, HARRISON & BRUMLEVE, INC. Consulting Engineers Wooley B. Harrison. p..,. P...I ^. BNroIevo, P.E. Wi/~1UD F. I.yneb, I' J!.. I..S. (1911-199$) Mnrk O. L.;V/er. P.E. May 16,2006 To Wbom II May CODcl:n1: Tho d"scriplion and ohoervalio... below are boaed 01\ my vililCO !he "OIIStnletioq site 00 Friday. MDY 12. 2006. Prtmtortv DHeriDtion: Della Tem. Lot No. 3 IO'/SS Towne Rood C:lnncL IN 40033 !ll!i.I!!sr: Homes By Pollick J, O'CollllOr 3421 Ede. Woy PIac" Carmel. IN 40033 ~ ., Cormell'omlil No.: 0$090123 I~ ob5crvod: I. The _IDogIo liDtel::ll tho baoe orll", Noro. lIreplace sllppCl1'lin& stOlle veo... appears 10 be _lIlt:lIly aclc:qu''''.s c:oIlSll\lClcd. 2, TIle bmin:u<ld ridge beam ~ lb" moI'scnlClWe obove Ill" South 6tepbco cwrently bean OlIO lire :::Ill. brick at dlc IOJ> oflllo IIlOlIOIll}' wallofthr: /in:pbce. B...... this DIOSOIlI'y ioll/'OllDCl_llCcI, I do not "7 hove Day _nuaI = .. eonsltu<:ted. Submil1c<l by: ~\~IJ<f4Il(It;q", ~~~ ~ s.H..;.b"'~ -~ .. ~i" ..s:,....~ "7,~ ~ H ~":..e\..T~"'.". '1:.., ~ ~Y;..~f(; ~""b~ -::~: ~2~ ~"'" ~ ~~o. 8804101 E,.... ~ ~ ~ .~ S't"ATE ot: .: ~ ;FE ~-a'" o"f::<J;: ~ ~_.~>~OtAtl!';... ,.~ ~ ~~f.r(\J'.."'" .:,-~.)' ~ "'1J."1;;/~!i.l ~ \ot-'\~ 1"lirta,'l\'\\'\ #:J!:...:.z l~~cL Scott A. 0"",. P.E. $50 -."..... . ~rn"62OJ . '17-123-1550 . 317-12.l.155! Jun 09 06 12:12p O'Connor'" 3178438376 p.4 LYNCH, HARRISON & BRUMLEVE, INC. Consulting Engineers Wesley 8, HarriSOI~ P.E. Paul A Brumlev.. P.E. William F. Lynch, P.E., L.S. (1917 -I'l'l~) Mark D. wVier. P.E. June 1. Z()(l(, Le~ tll To Whom It May Concern: The ~criptiOl1 t&Od observations below are a roUow up to my pJevious lcucr dated May 16,2006. Prooertv OestriDtion: Bella Tcml, Lot No.3 1lJ7~~ Towne Rood Clltmel. IN 46033 ~ Homes By P:rIrick ), O'Connor 34Z1 l'4en Way Place Carmcl. IN 46033 Carmel Permit No.: ()5(~1O 12."1 Iloms observed: '. I. TheSleeI an!le lintel at the bose ofth. North fi",!,l""" supporting stone v"';'eer appe.:us to bestr\lCl\lrolly adequate os constructed. A concrete slab below the angle ccupled with slone veneer tied to the fireplace masonry wall result in virtually no load UlIllsfen'ed to thelinlel angle. PI...c reference the allacbed sketch for a rcccmmended detail at the fooe of the tireplace. 2. The laminated ridge beam supporting the roof structure above the Sourh firep'."" currc'DUy beaIs on a fire brick III the lOp of the mosonry wall of the fireplace. Ilecause this """'0Dry is ground supported, I do nol see any .trUa\lra! ccncerns os ccnsnueled, Removing this support. however, by cutling the ridtle bcom back from its current support would cause the framlng 10 be slructllI1llly un.,ound. Ifrhe ridee bean! is not supponed at both CI'Ids.,. ZI significOlfIt hori/.ontal reaction would ensue at Ole top of each supporting wall. ) The wan to rafter COMOCtion is curtcntly con!ttructcd as a vertical bearing supPOn. And is nol capable or resisting an additional applied hori7.ontal for~ thnt would ~ult (rom M unsupported ridge be;un, It is our reccmmcndation thollhe ridge beam be supported fr.om below by some means, Seon A. C1oro. P .E. Submined by: !L Pll~ I clf2 :\50 Vlfginill. Avenuc . 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