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Home My WebLink About2274 Bellwether Ln - Special Inspections/Engineering - 05/08/2008AXIOM STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LLC '4k1395 SOUTH GARFIELD AVENUE LOVELAND COLORADO 80537 May 8 2008 Project Number JAMB-07J 19-03-40 Jamestown Builders LLC P O Box 2125 Fort Collins Colorado 80522 Re Footing Dimension and Reinforcement Obse► vation Lot 44, Bellwether Subdivision 2274 Bellwether Lane Fort Collins, Colorado Dear Mr Everitt On May 8 2008 this office observed and approved the continuous spread footing form dimensions (widths and depths) and the interior square footing form dimensions (widths and depths) at the location referenced above The size type and installation of the continuous spread footing and the interior square footing reinforcement is appioved At the time of this observation the #4 hooked dowel reinforcement was on site and it is to be installed in the freshly placed footing concrete The dowel installation and spacing is to be verified when the foundation wall reinforcement is observed The continuous footing foim dimensions and reinforcement and the inteiioi footing form dimensions and reinforcement are consistent with the foundation design by Axiom Structutal Engineeiing, LLC, project number JAMB 07J19 03-25, dated November 19 2007 If you have any questions, of if we may be of furthei service please contact this office at your convenience Sincerely Axiom Structural Engineering, LLC RUsserltT—Zeetewev E I T _ Steve H Kellums, P E Principal REG/%kF• ��. 31696 MAY 0 8 2008 OFFICE (970) 461 1555 FAX (970) 461 1582 EMAIL Axiom2000@mcleodusa net qW AXIOM STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LLC 1395 SOUTH GARRELD AVENUE LOVELAND COLORADO 80537 May 12 2008 Project Number JAMB-07J 19-03-45 Jamestown Builders, LLC P O Box 2125 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 Re Foundation Wall Reinforcement Observation Lot 44, Bellwether Subdivision 2274 Bellwether Lane Fort Collins, Colorado Dear Mr Everitt On May 12 2008 this office observed and approved the horizontal and vertical reinforcement placed In the foundation wall forms at the location iefeienced above The reinforcement observed meets the specifications for size, type and installation in accordance with the foundation design drawings by Axiom Stluctural Engineering, LLC project number JAMB 07J19-03-25 dated November 19 2007 We also observed the #4 rebar Ufei ground rod that projects vertically from the top of the East basement foundation wall The Ufer ground rod is lapped approximately 3 -6 and it is tied to the bottom row of the continuous horizontal foundation wall reinforcement The vertical projection of the Ufer' is located approximately 5 -9 from the exterior Southeast corner of the basement foundation along the East basement foundation wall Please refer to the, enclosed photogiaph�, If you have any questions of if we may be of further service, please contact this office at your convenience Sincere Structural Engineering, LLC : Keve H Kellums, P E Principal Encloseuies 0 RfGjs. MAY 1 2 2008 OFFICE (970) 461 1555 FAX (970) 461 1582 EMAIL Axiom2000@mc1eodusa net z t " t- r \ �`�.,,4�:_ t------------ • 7 AJL - -77 16 4 x h _ !`yS _ , g j 008 :46 1.w.1 AXI®lO/I STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LLC 1395 SOUTH GARFiELD AVENUE May 15 2008 LOVELAND COLORADO 80537 Project Number JAMB 07J 19 03 55 Jamestown Buildeis LLC P O Box 2125 Fort Collins Colorado 80522 Re Foundation Sub -Dram and Damp Proofing Observation Lot 44, Bellwether Subdivision 2274 Bellwether Lane Fort Collins, Colorado (Larimer Countv) Dear Mr Everitt On May 15 2008 this office observed the foundation sub drain materials installed around the exterior perimeter of the basement foundation The sub drain pipe is connected to a Sump pit in the basement The homeowner should check the sump pit periodically for -vtater If water accumulates in the pit a licensed plumber and electrician should install a submersible pump with an automatic float switch Tilt pipe from the pit should discharge at an acceptable location away from all foundation walls window wells and exterior concrete flatwork At the time of this observation the foundation sub drain materials appeared to be properly installed We also observed the spray on damp pioofing applied to the exterior of the basement foundation walls The damp proofing appears to adequately cover the basement foundation walls Please note that spray on damp proofing is typically effective for reducing moisture infiltration in the absence of hydrostatic pressure Spray on damp proofing does not cieate a waterproof b irrier that is capable Of resisting moisture infiltration under hydrostatic pressure Thus it may be possible for water to infiltrate the foundation particularly at form tic penetrations and hairline cracks that sometimes occur from shrinkage especially near basement window openings It is important to piovide and maintain drainage paths that allow all surface water to flow quickly away from all foundation walls window wells and exterior concrete flatwork Please refer to the enclosed photographs if you have any questions of if we may be Of fiirther seivice please contact this office at your convenience Sincerely Axiom Structural Engineering, LLC Russ Zo .tewey T o�pp0 REG/f > �' •'� N H /k F9F, ve H KeHums P E ti G;O Principal 31696' • Enclosures o,�. •., • c�, Fps/�NA MAY 1 5 2008 OFFICE (970) 461 1555 FAX (970) 461 1582 EMAIL Axiom2000@mcleodusa net No Text