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Home My WebLink About06022005 BSC Agenda Item 4 c.3 UM u.1: 1a1D bLt i 713-349-8269 p. 1 e • GAY&LOUDERMILK ENGINEERS,INC. 4545 Bissonnet, #I26 Bellaire, TX 77401 713-349-8279 713-349-8269 (Fax) FAX TRANSMISSION COVER SHEET DATE: 05/23/05 TO: Neslihan Tesno/City of West University Place TO FAX NUMBER: 713-349-2704 FROM: Daniel J. Gay PHONE NUMBER: (713) 349-8279 FROM FAX NUMBER: (713) 349-8269 REFERENCE: FRAMING INSPECTION FORM Dear Ms. Tesno: Per your request from our meeting on 05/17/05,I am happy to send you a sample of our framing inspections forms. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Number of Pages Transmitted Including Cover: 4 t°i c U Ui: iip bLti 713-34H-826S p. 2 • • GAY & LOUDER—MILK ENGINEERS,INC. Framing Observation Reference: Residence (2002-299) West University Place, Texas Permit No.: Shearwall: No Framing: Wednesday,February 12, 2003; 9:00 a.m. Follow-up: Builder: initials • Rafters OK • Ridges,hips and valleys OK • Roof sheathing OK • Purlins and braces OK • Bracing at Raised Plate OK • Collar ties OK • Roof framing at openings OK • Hurricane clips OK • Ceiling beams and headers OK • Ceiling joists OK �ia Ub u�: pup iiLc 1 713-349-8289 p. 3 • ADD PAGE 2 INFO HERE • Floor joists or trusses OK • Floor sheathing OK • Wood floor beams and headers OK — • Studs supporting beams and headers OK • Studs OK • Balloon —Framed stud wall OK • Toe-nailing of studs to plates OK • Wall plates OK • Sill bolts OK • Wall sheathing OK • Hold-downs OK • Metal strap-ties OK • Posts OK • Steel beams OK riaJ UJ: eUp ULt 1 713-349-8269 p. 4 • • ADD PACE 3 INFO HERE • Steel columns OK • Anchor bolts OK • Additional items Follow-up visit: yes no Iino, Invoice Amount: • • Page 1 of 1 Neslihan Tesno From: Michael Skoller[michael @structural.nu] Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 9:14 AM To: ntesno @westu.org Subject: framing checklist Here is a start. This is a proprietary list so please don't release this list to anybody outside of the City of West U. I will send you some more information tomorrow. Thank You, Michael Skoller National Structural Engineering, Inc. 730 N. Post Oak Road Suite 300 Houston, Texas 77024 (713)956-2094 Fax (713)956-2095 Michael @ structural.nu ci�i /nnnc JlJ1/GVVJ • • • National Structural Engineering Inc. QC Checklist#6 — CONSTRUCTION (BUILDERS) FRAMING Builder Date Time Site Address Lot Blk Sec Superintendent Plan provided at site Yes❑ No❑ Plan Date Detail Sheet Date Strapping Simpson H2.5 clips every rafter(per tie-down note#1)-Yes No Simpson H6 every stud to top plate when both are in line-Yes No If rafters are spliced,Simpson H3 every 3rd rafter(per tie-down note#3)-Yes No N/A If rafters are spliced, Simpson H6 from 2X brace to purlin(per tie-down note#3)-Yes No N/A If rafters are spliced,Simpson H7 from dble.top plate to stud/beam below(per tie-down note#3)-Yes No N/A Hips&Valleys connected to exterior wall with Simpson HCP(per tie-down note#3)-Yes No If ridge is not strapped,collar tie directly under ridge every third rafter -Yes No N/A Simpson LSTA12 or A35 every 3rd rafter across ridge-Yes No If ceiling joists run at right angle to rafters,(2)2x6 strongbacks or Simpson ST2122 to 4 ceiling joists(per tie-down note#8)— Yes No N/A Anchor bolts placed and attached to bottom plate @ 4' o.c. (min.2 per plate)-Yes No Exterior Shearwall 15/32"or'/2"X 4'-0"APA rated plywood or waferboard-Yes No 8d common or galvanized box nails-Yes No �"sot floor nailing pattern of "o c at edges&plates& "o.c. in field-Yes No �d floor& ding pattern of "o.c. at edge&plates& "o.c. in field-Yes No N/A Simpson PHD5 bolted and attached to double studs per specs-Yes No N/A Simpson HDQ8 bolted and attached to double studs per specs-Yes No N/A Plywood extend to next floor bottom plate per plans—Yes No N/A Blocking at plywood edges—Yes No Roof Framing Rafters spaced per plans-Yes No Rafters sized per plans-Yes No Hips,Ridges,&Valleys one size greater than rafters(or sized per plans)—Yes No 2-2x6 T-bracing per plans—Yes No Continuous purlin braces per plan—Yes No Roof bracing to wall per plans—Yes No Roof bracing to 2-2x6 strongback per plans—Yes No Roof bracing to beam per plans—Yes No 2x4 pony wall per plans—Yes No Outlookers at gable ends per plans—Yes No Double or Triple rafters around chimney per plans—Yes No Double or Triple rafters around dormers per plans—Yes No Third Floor Ceiling Framing(when applicable) Joist direction per plans—Yes No Joists sized per plans—Yes No 2-2x6 T-bracing per plans—Yes No (2)2x6 strongback above all ceiling joists where span exceeds 8'-0" (see framing note#1)—Yes No Beam size&location per plans—Yes No All beams framed to walls to be supported by 2/2x4 or 2/2x6(u.n.o.per plans)—Yes No Second Floor Ceiling Framing (2)2x4,2x6, or 4x4 stud wall @ 16"o.c.for walls greater than 10'—Yes No N/A Blocking between studs for walls greater than 9'—Yes No N/A 2x6 stud walls for walls greater than 10' —Yes No N/A Joist direction per plans—Yes No Joists sized per plans—Yes No . • 2x12 blocking for floor joists when span is greater than 8'-0"—Yes No (2)2x6 strongback above all ceiling joists where span exceeds 8'-0"(see framing note#1)—Yes No Beam size&location per plans—Yes No All beams framed to walls to be supported by 2/2x4 or 2/2x6(u.n.o.per plans)—Yes No Stud and/or blocking support and location per plans—Yes No Ceiling outlookers per plans—Yes No N/A 2-story column location and size per plans w/baseplate bolted per detail—Yes No N/A Beam saddle @ steel columns to be thru-bolted per detail(no lagbolts)—Yes No N/A Steel column size&location per plans—Yes No N/A 2-2x6 T-bracing per plans—Yes No N/A Stud located within 4"of every truss—Yes No N/A Second floor holdowns&locations per plans—Yes No N/A Interior Plywood per plans-Yes No N/A First Floor Ceiling Framing 2/2x4 or 2x6 @ 16"o.c. stud wall on first floor for 3-story buildings—Yes No N/A Studs located within 4"of every floor truss—Yes No N/A Joist direction per plans—Yes No Joists sized per plans—Yes No Beam size&location per plans—Yes No Beam saddle @ steel columns to be thru-bolted per detail(no lagbolts)—Yes No N/A Steel column&size per plans w/baseplate bolted per detail—Yes No N/A All beams framed to walls to be supported by 2/2x4 or 2/2x6(u.n.o.per plans)—Yes No N/A Garage header&support per plans—Yes No Interior Plywood per plans-Yes No N/A Chimneys&Open Stairs Chimney walls are ballooned framed—Yes No Open stair walls are ballooned framed—Yes No Stair stringer beam per plans—Yes No N/A Open curved stairs per plans—Yes No N/A Curved balcony railing per plans—Yes No N/A Quality Controller's Signature Date Items Needed To Be Re-inspected 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Questions for M.A.S. 1. 2. 3. 4. • Page 1 of 1 Neslihan Tesno From: Michael Skoller[michael @structural.nu] Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 8:46 AM To: ntesno @westu.org Cc: ronkelm @forensiceng.Com Subject: framing items The following items are a start. I'm sure it can be improved and added upon. 1)Truss Load Input: The engineer of record should review the loads inputted to the trusses designed by the truss manufacturer. My sample letter is as follows: "National Structural Engineering, Inc. has reviewed the input loads to the floor trusses and has found them to be substantially in accordance with our plans."This is important. We find mistakes in every truss manufacturer's calculations. 2)Trusses: Engineer of record shall specify the required strapping at the opposite end of cantilevered trusses. 3)Truss Construction review: Engineer of record shall review (at least 75%272777) of the truss installation, for conformance to the design sheets for the following items: 1) Truss plan layout 2) Plate size 3) Lumber grade 4) Individual Truss member lumber layout 4)Trusses used to support ceiling or floor joists shall be designed by the engineer of record 5) Comment: Trusses should be spaced maximum of 19.2 inches on center. 6)Some additional truss notes I have in my framing notes 1) Provide a stud support a maximum of 4"from all trusses. 2) The trusses shall be designed to adequately support the design loads. All cantilevered trusses shall also be designed with and without the cantilevered loads. Truss bracing requirements shall be engineered by the Truss manufacturer and be put on the truss layout plan. (this is important because it is often missed by framers and engineers) 3) Prefabricated trusses shall be designed in accordance with "Design Specifications For Light Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses" by the Truss Institute (TPI-current edition) 7)The Engineer of record shall show, on the ceiling framing plans, which walls and beams are to support the roof loads. 8)No utility grade lumber shall be allowed for any structural members. 9)If the residence has a crawl space the Engineer of record shall provide ventilation calculations. The calculations shall show the gross and net (less screens, or other air blockages) area of each opening. 10) All high strength bolts require a special inspection per IBC 1704.3.3. Please call with any additional questions. FYI This took a fair amount of time to compile. Thank You, Michael Skoller National Structural Engineering, Inc. 730 N. Post Oak Road Suite 300 Houston, Texas 77024 (713)956-2094 Fax (713)956-2095 Michael nl structural.lu 1-,nnc J/J1/GVVJ pry, S 11 Neslihan Tesno From: scci [sccih @mindspring.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 2:39 PM To: ntesno @westu.org Subject: Steel Recommendations 2 westu.DOC Dear Ms. Tesno, Please find attached the letter from Brad Dougherty from Structural Consulting Co. , Inc. for steel recommendations. Please call him at 713-520-8528 with any questions or comments. Thank you, Laura Archambault 1 STR•1 URAL CONSULTING CO.,SC. 1608 W. MAIN HOUSTON, TEXAS 77006 (713) 520-8528 FAX 520-8533 Neslihan Bilir Tesno Planning Division City Planner/Forester City of West University Place 3826 Amherst Street West University Place,Texas 77005-2830 Dear Ms.Tesno, May 24,2005 The City of Houston has the following regulations regarding steel installation/certification. All steel must be approved by a certified weld inspector. Some welders/fabrication shops can certify their own welds if they are registered with the City of Houston. The registration process includes a yearly audit of the quality control manual and review of the fabricator's procedures. To be a certified welding inspector or to approve high strength bolting, you must have the following qualifications: Written Minimum Verification Test Full Time of Substitute Qualifications& Specialty Requirements Experience Experience Experience Requirement Welding AWS—Certified 5 yrs. By inspector's AWS—Associate Certified welding Inspector, Welding Inspector supervising or ICC—Structural Steel Inspector. Either engineer(s) shall be under the supervision of AWS Certified Welding Inspector High Strength ICC-- 5 yrs. By inspector's Professional Engineer/Registered Architect Bolting Structural Steel supervising or graduate Engineer/Architect with 2yrs. engineer(s) experience (1 yr. design& 1 yr. field). For any further requirements regarding the City of Houston procedures,please call Richard Torres at(713) 535-7544. Regarding possible West University criteria on possible recommendations: • All welding to be performed by an AWS D1.1 certified welder. • All welds and high strength bolting shall be approved by a certified inspector or approved testing laboratory (per the City of Houston certification). Thank you for calling on Structural Consulting Co.,Inc. If we may be of further assistance,please do not hesitate to call. Yours very truly, Brad Dougherty,E.I.T. R. George Cunningham,P.E. BD/lja c:\word-05\letters\westu