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Home My WebLink About06020009 Correspondence Mark Butler Signature Construction 720 Third Avenue S.W. CarmeL IN 46032 aWOlSElEl'Company 09/19/06 ~A/Vbf (VlA,'rJ S'1~ [fi][I]~~[KJ Building Supply po. Box BOO 2801 N. Morton St. Franklin, IN 46131 Phone: 317-738.3211 Fax: 317-738.3440 Dear Mark, This letter is in regard to a field inspection of the repairs to the roof trusses on the Old Town Shops of Carmel phase II project at 31,33, 35, and 37 East Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032. On Monday, September 11, 2006, I visited the site to inspect the repairs done to the roof trusses to increase their load capacity. The repairs involved lumber scabs on some trusses, structural wood sheathing gussets on some trusses, and on some trusses no repair was required. With the exceptions listed below everything appeared to be correctly repaired according to the drawings. While I did not measure gussets or lumber or count nails all I saw was according to the drawings and appeared to be properly sized, located, and nailed. There were two trusses which were not repaired according to the drawings. There was a MH truss which was tight against the wall along the east side of the Tenant 2 room (room 302). This wall goes all the way to the roof deck and is a bearing waiL Because of this one side of the truss was not accessible and the required gussets were applied to one side only. However, this wall also carries the load that would have come from that side for all but about 6' of the truss' length. Because of the reduction in load on the truss caused by this wall the repair work done on the truss will be adequate. The MI truss which is between the previously mentioned wall and the Stairs west wall (room 321) has not had any repair work done to it. I assume it is because it is hard to access. Since the stair wall and the wall on the other side of it are bearing and each is less than 24" from the MI, as with the previous truss the walls will carry part of the load the truss was to be modified to carry for part of its length. However, this is an inadequate solution in this case and the truss will need to be repaired or modified in some way. Since, as mentioned before, the wall on either side is a bearing wall the simplest solution may be to add a bearing to the truss by running a header between these two walls at joint N under the truss or thru the truss at joint C under the top chord. This header would need to support a load from the truss of 1700 Ibs. If this is acceptable we can discuss the details of how to do this. Another solution would be to run a scab (perhaps LVL) along the top chord on the more accessible side for the full length of that span (joint B to D) which is of adequate strength to replace the truss completely. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. I can be reached at (317) 738-3211. \\\\\111111"'// ,,\,\~ L. HE/tv."'", "<J ............... 15'"..',,-, ~"'0 ....~0\STt=R~....:~ ~ ~ O.....~ ;0 ....."1,- ~ :: -, f No \::: -: . l- :: ~ 60910419 i :: ~:t. STATE OF ./ IE] \. ~.....'NOIA~'r-:.....;?j "','~~SiONAL.~~"'" '''''''111\\\\\\\ Sincere~ /. ~ L. Heinsman, P.E. Technical Services Manager {)bOL()o(j~ McCOMAS ENGINEERING [S~E~me€lsJorensicEOOmeersNaionaJOlOSiiiful 1717 Easl116th Street, Su~e 200, Cannel, Indiana 46032 317-580-0402 Fax 317-582-0766 www.mccomasenQ.com LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL B;;~%~~i~~~~~~h.~jtb_N~2~2~3~=:===~ I~'_~.:_'____:._~___":,___".:-_".""_:_:_:_..:'_-_":_:_::.J_~~'_~_~_~_i_i~~~J~...'__-' . --. m - . .-. ..--- --'"- "--.'_-_.'~ o.J\tte.nti()nTLaurence.A.rrn.strong ~~~~fFI1t~~j~ii~p~"i~r=..- ..... ... ..- ..gl!Y.~"..~~~_~L.,_.__.._...__._..,_.._J,:~,~~.~~::j.~,'. .:... . [.".?iP':.,.~.~g,~~ i I :-, WEARE.SENOiNGVoTJ : ESI !""-- -- ._______'__n_____ ..--. r '--__._._.___._m._._.'___m__.__m____m__m_~._.1..... THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as noted below: o For approval 0 Approved as submitted o For your use 0 Approved as noted ~ As requested 0 Returned for corrections o For review and comment o Resubmit _ copies for approval o Submit _ copies for distribution o Return _ corrected prints Dioital Transmission: o AutoCAD files (.dwg) in Release: o Plot files (.plt) o DWF files (.dwf) which can be printed to a hard copy size of ~ PDF files (.pdt) which can be printed to a hard copy size of 8112 x 11 o McComas Engineering drawing support files are attachedo Remarks: Copy: Signed: Mike Pavey If enclosures are not as noted, please notify us immediately 0:\25223 Carmel Old Town Shops II\Support\ESI\ESI #006\25223 TRANS ESI #006.doc 9/8/2006 McCOMAS ENGINEERING, INC. S1n.dLraI Engreefs Faensi: Er9rees Nai':na Ca1suIta1Is ENGINEERS SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION I ESI No. 006 Project: Location: Project No.: Date: From: Old Town Shops II Carmel, Indiana 25223 9/S/2006 Mike Pavey I Distribution: Laurence Armstrong - Pedcor, Jim Stutzman - Pedcor, Mark Butler - Signature The work shall be carried out in accordance with the following supplemental instructions issued in accordance with the Contract Documents without change in Contract Sum or Contract Time. Proceeding with the Work in accordance with these instructions indicates your acknowledgment that there will be no change in the Contract Sum or Contract Time. As a result of the request to design a limestone lateral support system on the north face of the building at the west end entry. ITEM DRAWINGISPEC DESCRIPTION SKETCH Adding 2x4 studs @ 16" OC to the existing poured concrete 1 - stem wall is acceptable support for the south 2xS wall. Connect - with Hilti Kwik-Con II screw 3" off each end. The built up column bearing directly on the wall foundation at 2 - slab level is acceptable when properly anchored (verify with - architect). As an alternative to attaching two hold downs per bottom plate, 3 - a 2x2x%" angle with (2) y." expansion bolts with 7" embedment - may be used. 4 - The roof trusses require a hold down. Apply a Simpson H3 hold - down at the end of each truss. 5 - y," diameter through bolts @ 24" OC are an acceptable - connection of the wood plate to the ledger angle. 6 S101 Field fix for concrete footing. SK1,SK2 All drawings referenced as "ESI" are attached to this Engineer's Supplemental Instruction. Page 1 of 1 9/8/2006 Engineer's Supplemenlallnstruction 25223 ESI006.doc 1717 East 1161h Street, Suite 200 Carmel, Indiana 46032 317-580-0402 317-582-0766 Fax . ::.' '.4. ,.. @---- .... .. ~ .' iii iii " I II J I i f " :.' f' I5x /S" .- ..,' J'_81t .,....~. ". ",";,; ... ~ '. , . . .. ..: ~. ..'.......:..' .. . I5x /S" 0 S" OC (nP) , .. l'_OIt 8" #5xJrOS"OC N (nP) ..0. ~'. " .. ....-. :::". :'4 -'". ...... .f "'. .' ", t. . ... '. 0.4' .'. ,"4. .: .' ., .0,. . . . ~.- .1 .' ~ . '. ". .. " ,. .' ~ EXIST CONC WALL ON TOP OF EXIST WALL FOOTING t:IQID; 1. VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS 2. VERIFY LOCATION Be EX1ENTS w j ARCH 3. PROVIDE 2" COVER OFF ALL FORMED CONCRE1E EDGES. 4. PROVIDE ~". HOLES, EPOXY DOWELS wi HIl TI HY150 MAX ANCHORED TO FOUNDATION (MIN 8" EMBED nP) 5. lOCA 1E ALL REBAR 3" OFF BOTTOM OF FOOTING. PLAN DETAIL SCALE: *" l' O. OE1028_25223 McCOMAS E51 11006 25223 CARMEL OLD TOWN SHOPS II EAST MAIN STREET CARMEL, INDIANA STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS FORENSIC ENGINEERS 1717 East 116th Street NATIONAL CONSULTANTS 317-580-0402 ' Suite 200. Carmel. Indiana 46032 317-582-0766 Fox REFER. DRAWING JOB NO. DATE SKETCH NO. 25223 08/31/06 SKI Ochs, James A OC,() l ()CJ (j Cf Subject: Raliegh Kouns [rkouns@dhs.IN.gov] Tuesday, December 12, 20068:58 AM Ochs, James A Timothy Callas; jrs@pedcor.net; Blanchard, Jim E; Kelley, Gerald; Bob Robinson; Don Bradley; John Haines; John Hibner; Mara Snyder RE: Non-separated Uses and Fire-resistive Construction From: Sent: To: Cc: Jim, Don Bradley asked me to respond to your email below after we had talked yesterday. In Don's letter dated November 17, 2006, to Timothy Callas, he confirmed that Indiana Building Code (675 lAC 13-2.4) Section 708.4 does not require the floor/ceiling construction of the second and third floors or the corridor walls on the first floor to be of fire-resistive construction. Your question caused us to revisit lEe Section 302.3.2, however, and we believe that you are correct that the M occupancy may only occupy a two-story, sprinkled building of V-B construction without separation of occupancies. In accordance with lBe Section 302.3.3, Exception 1, then, a l~hour horizontal (floor/ceiling) assembly is required either above the first story or above the second story. Thank you for bringing this oversight to our attention. A corrected design release will be issued on the referenced project. -----Original Message----- From: Bradley, Don Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 10:33 AM To: Raliegh Kouns Subject: Fw: Non-separated Uses and Fire-resistive Construction ---~- Original Message -~--- From: Ochs, James A <JOchs@carmel.in.gov> To: Bradley, Don Sent: Mon Dec 11 10:11:49 2006 Subject: Non-separated Uses and Fire-resistive Construction Don, In reference to project No. 315847, you wrote Tim Callas that a fire-resistive construction is not required at the floor/ceiling assembly. Please help me understand why fire-resistive construction is not required between R use group and M use group. In accordance with IBC Section 302.3.2 Nonseperated uses must apply the most restrictive use group. In accordance with Table 503 the max. height for type V-B M use group is 2 stories (this is with the sprinkler allowance). How can this building be 3 stories? Should we not require protection of the R Use group? James Ochs, C.B.O. Building Inspector/Plan Review 1 James Ochs, C.B.O. Building Inspector/Plan Review 2 MITCHEll E. DANIELS, Jr., Governor STATE OF INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY J. ERIC DIETZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Indiana Department of Homeland Security Indiana Government Center South 302 West Washington Street Indianapolis. IN 46204 317-232-3980 Code Enforcement and Plan Review Branch FAX (317) 232-0146 November 17, 2006 Mr. TimothyT. Callas J&T Consulting, Inc. 8220 Rob Lane Indianapolis, Indiana 46237 1~ Del- fV:L Re: Project No. 315847 Old Town Shops II of Carmel 31 East Main Street Carmel - Hamilton County ()f,OZ-cJOOCY Dear Mr.Callas: I am writing in reply to your letter dated November 6, 2006, in which you requested confirmation that the fioor/ceiling construction on all levels and the corridor walls on the first fioor are not required to be of fire-resistive construction in accordance with Indiana Building Code (675 lAC 13-2.4) Section 708.4. This letter shall serve as that confirmation. You also requested documentation that Indiana Building Code Table 1003.2.2.2 has been amended to reflect an occupant load factor of 300 gross for owner occupied residential dwelling units. No such amendment has been promulgated. The occupant load factor for residential occupancies is 200 gross square feet per person. I hope this information will be helpful. IZJ;;!$,(~ Donald H. Bradley, & State Building Commissioner DHB/rak cc: Project File James Stutzman. Jim Blanchard / \/( jV/ ____ fC- L - is vl"jJ. /,J I~~J / b J 90 U o h 62-00 O<J An Equal Opportunity Employer :/<fi>nsultin8, LLC I~~~~~~~= BUILDING CODES . FIRE SAFETY November 6, 2006 Ok, () 2-0009 Ms. Mara Snyder Department of Homeland Security Code Services Indiana Government Center South 402 West Washington Street, Room W246 Indianapolis, IN 46204 SECTION 708.4IBC/INDIANA AMENDMENT TABLE 1003.2.2.2 IBC Dear Mara: The purpose of this letter is to clarify Section 708.4 and to Document code change to Table 1003.2.2.2. I offer the following information: Issue . The local building official has stated that a letter will be required from the State to clarify the below issues. Section 708.4 We have a building that is three stories in height, Type VB construction, fire suppression system throughout that will consist of MIB Occupancy on first floor, R-2/B Occupancy on second and third floors. There are exit access corridors on all three levels; the first floor corridor is not required to be fire resistive construction based on M/B Occupancv. The second and third floor corridors will be fire resistive construction based R-2 occupancy. The last paragraph of section 708.4 IBC Reads in part...The supporting construction shall be protected to afford the required fire-resistance rating of the wall supported, except for exit access corridor walls in buildinqs of Tvpe VB construction. The statement above intends for corri uired to be fire resistance as the walls they are supporting in Type V ruction for exit access corridors. T BC Com entary also clarifies the code application; this will allow the f of the second floor exit access corri e unrated. '( / Indiana Amend The R-2 Occupancy is part of a concept called live work units, thus the units will be owner occupied. The latest amendments to Table 1003.2.2.2 (Section 96.5) added a new square feet per person calculation of 300sf/person for "Residential owner occupied units". We need documentation from the State before the Local Building Official will accept the 300sf/person. If possible we need the answer before Friday as I will be leaving for out of town for the next week beginning Friday. Also these issues are preventing work to proceed in these areas. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Very truly yours, DVIotOUt(j T. callas Timothy T. Callas 8220 Rob Lane. Indianapolis, IN 46237 . Office 317-889-4300 . Fax 317-889-1895 . jtconsulting1@comcast,net www. jtconsulting,org