Thanks to everyone for the amazing response to my query and the very informative posts! I now have what I need to ask good questions of the builder and engineering firm. I will post an update on the outcome.
BTW, I like the suggestion about IPA time. If you want to engineer your own IPA, see...
I totally agree on the trust aspects. I am a P.E. and I definately take my responsibility very seriously before I stamp a document. This one is just bothering me. The responses so far are helpful in how I respond to the submitted plan. The problem so far is that all they sent me is the...
I have partial ownership in a three story office buildiing that is 12,000 sq. ft per floor. On each floor there are three sets of box beam type X bracing to add structural rigidty and manage wind loading. The owners/tenants of the second and first floor are doing a rennovation and want to...
