I'm starting to do more site plan work. As such I usually will, or will have the property owner, enlist the services of a surveyor during the process. I am finding that I need more and more preliminary survey work (locating preliminary control to show the owner alternative drive locations...
I recently reviewed a 2 story apartment building (approx. 24'x 110', built 1960)which had minor fire damage to its 3/8" exterior sheathing. The building appears to be typical light frame construction. An area of the sheathing, 10' x 15', had been charred and the existing vinyl siding melted...
I HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO INSPECT AND "CERTIFY" AN EXISTING 8 INCH BLOCK FOUNDATION/FOOTING (ASSUMED TO BE HOLLOW CORE, NONGROUTED, AND WITHOUT ANY REBAR OR REINFORCING) OF A RAISED RANCH HOUSE (35 YEARS OLD)THAT HAS HAD FIRE DAMAGE. THE HOUSE IS LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST. THE OWNER...
