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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. LaYier, P.E.
December 11, 2006
Todd Scoggins Architecture and Design
8954 Beckford Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46234
Attn: Mr. Todd Scoggins
Re: Stone Creek Restaurant - Carmel
Dear Todd:
At your request, I visited the above referenced facility. The purpose of my visit was to observe
the light gage framing for the ceiling above the mezzanine. At the time of my visit, the drywall
installation had not yet begun. According to you and the Contractor, the County Building
Inspector was concerned about the ceiling framing and requested that it be reviewed by a design
professional.
During my visit, I was able to observe and document the materials used in the ceiling framing
construction. Based on my observation and review of the loads being applied to the framing, I
am satisfied that the installation is generally appropriate as constructed. However, the following
items must be addressed before the drywall installation begins:
. My observation did not include an inspection of all connections and I would expect all
light gage framing connections to be installed per industry standards.
. The perforated straps suspending the center section of the ceiling framing to the roof
structure must be replaced with solid straps.
. There are two locations where radiused "L" shaped sections are attached to the side of
vertically dropped studs. In both cases, the "L" shaped pieces are supporting horizontal
framing. I suggest at both of these conditions that a hanging strap or stud should be
installed to support the horizontal members rather than relying on the "L" section.
. The entire frame has some slight lateral movement when a force is applied. I do not feel
this is an issue and most of the movement will be eliminated once the drywall is in place.
550 Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
,
317-423-1550
,
317-423-1551
Stone Creek Restaurant - Carmel
December 11, 2006
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. The Engineer of Record will need to respond to any concerns regarding the wall
construction as the wall construction was part of the original building shell design.
I trust this information will be helpful to you. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
LYNCH. HARRISON & BRUMLEVE, INC.
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Wesley B. Harrison, P.E.
550 Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis. IN 46203
317-423-]550
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317-423-1551
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Ochs, James A
From: Todd Scoggins [todd@scogginsdesign.com]
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 10:55 AM
To: Ochs, James A
Cc: 'HUGH REED'; mikecunningham63@hotmail.com
Subject: Stone Creek - Carmel
Re: Stone Creek Restaurant - Carmel
December 11, 2006
Mr. Ochs:
In response to your request for a design professional review of the mezzanine ceiling framing at the above referenced building, I
and my structural engineer visited the site late last week along with the contractor. My structural engineer completed his review
and has provided me with the summary attached. We are happy to have conducted this closer review of that which caused you
concern. It is our objective, also, to provide the safest environment possible for the patrons.
Call or respond with any questions or comments you may have.
Regards,
Todd Scoggins, president
Scoggins Design, Inc.
12/12/2006