HomeMy WebLinkAbout932 E PITKIN ST - SPECIAL INSPECTIONS - 1/11/1995January 11, 1995
Mr. Jim Newcomb
Building 6, Suite 100
375 East Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Re: Residen e, 932 East Pitki
Fort Collins, tiToraTo`
ELI Project No. 20956006
Dear Mr. Newcomb:
Empire Laboratories, Inc.
A Division of The Terracon Companies, Inc.
P.O. Box 503.301 No. Howes
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
(303)484-0359
Fax (303) 484-0454
Chester C. Smith, P.E.
Larry G. O'Dell, P.E.
Neil R. Sherrod, C.P.G.
On January 10, 1995, an engineer from Empire Laboratories, Inc. visited the above -referenced site as
requested. The purpose of this visit was to determine the feasibility of enlarging three existing basement
windows to egress windows.
It is our understanding that two windows on the south wall and possibly one window on the north wall near
the northeast corner are to be enlarged to 4'x4' windows from present 32-inch wide by 22-inch tall
windows. The existing foundation is cast -in -place concrete basement foundation. It is our understanding
the windows are to be placed even with the edge of the existing windows and widened to one side.
Based on our observations and site measurements, it is our opinion that it is feasible to put new 4'x4'
windows in the above -referenced locations. It is recommended that 2-3 %2 "x3 %2 "x%" steel angles be placed
over the top of the window openings. The angles can bear on the concrete each side of the window
opening or on treated 2"x8" trimmers each side of the window opening. An option would be to place 2-
1 %"x7%4" LVLs over the top of the window or 4-2"x8"s. The wood headers should bear on a treated
2"x8" trimmer each side of the window opening.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
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li 9f Toe Terracon Companies, Inc.
G. Weeks, P.E.
to al Engineer
Reviewed by:
Chester C. Smith, P.E.
Division Manager
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