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PALANiSAMI &,ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Mr. Sandro 13eI-11,11'di / WLtt•MI Tt1mb0rge
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5215 Edina Indilstt ial .111 vd # 100
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RE S: ,nirrg of F-Ixterior A'ood Deck - Eagan .w PAl job E( 08128
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This completion report is basrd on the periodic field obsServat.ioiis done by PAT engineers RS.
" landlan, Jobe Hareland during exterior decks strengthe ing work. (Rifer attached report on the
observations, discu.;sIon had duria),g file- work.)
As a final review of the completed work I mode field observations along with Warren
zumborgc of sentinol Mamigc:mont and I,4&r~tin Vietoris of Martin Joseph Construction. The
mainlo ame porxnal l3roparcd a list of units where t1le newly pot:red filler patio slab had gap
at the jtblo(Llre,.of Esxisbi)g patio slab. The conluctor agreed to install sealant over the gap- In
addition at two locations the newly }toured filler patio slab will be replaced.
As of July i0`r' thr, following wort, xmas non-(,ompleted.
I) The Tire caulk over the ~ ~tc~}rcd dcy wal.I juncture, with gamgc exterior wall,
2) The sealant over tho. wide gal-, botwma the filler slab find replacement of filler slab over two
Iot;azions,
Comractor had completed all work as per PAI direction except the abo-ve two items, Ma,rtiza
informed the above two hems would be completed by next week. Conti-actor's completed
work was strzuclurally acir:quate for sixongthe'nincy putpose.
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AttacIunent, PAI 1.iel.d Observation Report:,_
Copy to I. Mar.-Lin Victoris - Martin Joseph CODSU'LlOtioa, 2151 Hastings Avenue # 100,
Nowport ►vFN 55055
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JUL-16-09 THU 01:18 PM PALANISAMI & ASSOC INC FAX NO. 7635339586 P. 02104
DATE __-_..._....__---------•-I JOB NO.
June 18, 2009 ! 08 128
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P'ALANIS.AMI & ASSOCIATES, INC, CONSULTING, ENGINEERS-, Additional Sport to Balconies Ballentre Apt.
5661 International Parkway -~-OWNE__-__- -
Minneapolis, Mil 55428 CONTRACTOR Senti.nel Manaoernent
(763) 633-9403 Fax (763) 533-9586 E-mail (e:ng@palanisarni.c:om)
MElrtin Joseph I_)esigrt &
Construction
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To Oat Sentinel Man, ernent _ P tF.St R r PM
5215 Edina Industrial Blvd- 100..
Edirta M.N 55139
_Ann:. Sandre,13crriardi/Wa> rpo Zmpbcrae;
Ftl~'/LD OBSERVATION REPORT
April 21, 2009 Observation by.16'-t andian )'AT
1. Field Observation to verify the c.orttn ctor's Pay Request # 1.
.2. Contractor had installed at 24 locations the s<<hoduled roinforcemcnls, Contractor had not installed the footing.
3. Approved tyre pay request for 80% for 24 )ocatitnns.
April 30, 2009 No held Ol)sery~iition Te]ele,)f>onic discussion with Michael Pasch
1. Michael Pasch contaoted me phone and explained the difficulty of exGavat!on near the Garage wall to install the Post
and the Kicker fi-ont tl-ie Deck.. He wanted to move the. new post inside the garage wall. To discuss this and finalize the
revised detail it was decided to have a combined observation with Warren, Martin Joseph construction a meeting was
schedulad on May .V"' ?009
11-lay 5, 2009 Qbseri,atioat iLY-, 1.!tx tXt3re[arid (qI' l'A] ;Presenf: 11fielraclW]'asch ot'1V1artin Joseph)
1. Dur_. to scbeduling conflict Pandiarz could not m;rke field observation. In lieu of Pandian John Hareland Engineer from
PAJ rnct Michael ar the job site; and crplore-d Ilie possibility of shifting the Post at garage wall. It was decided to verifj,
the wall condition aftor ren-io-vinn the drool rode and finalize tile detail subject to the approval by Sentinel Management.
2. Warren of Sentinel was informed for a corrrbiriod meeting at job site for making the fna.t decision.
M:r~I2, 2t~aR? C)1 scrmli.icln l;v„LoLl t T rel. jnd of I?AJ JX'reserrt: MJcILl! ) I'asch of Martin Joseph)
1. Warren informed I'Al any chance should not increase the cost. John 1-larcland Engineer from PAI met Michael at the
_job site. Micha, l exposed lhe• Carafe wall. 'l'ire new detail was discussed with Macheal and John Hareland sent the
re,5-ised detail to Martin Joseph. ( Refer Sli .ei Sal)
1 Martin Joseph agreed to follow the revised dc•udl «,ithout nr!y additional cost.
3. The. copy of the revised dk.tail was sent to tic (:Pty.
h!f J 9,x(109 _No field C )bser s,;itiorr 'C'c Ic~ylzotxi discpssioti with Toter MJkKa for•rn City of Eagan
1 Torn from city of E'a-Im cont.nctcd me and askc:cl to f:Sx the revised detail to be signed and sent to hire for approval
2. T'andian signed the sheet and st-ut the sheet to Cifv
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1, Discussed with city inspector for footing installation.
a) T'he lost load is small and hence rho post could be ofl'ce:ntered.
b) The lateral ties # 3 could be welded to the.. 3 . f? .4 vertical,
c) Th(; Trost footing shall be inlrpcndont of (lies patio slab. The city inspector informed me that inspection was
scheduled for June 4e.'' 3:00 T11\4
3uire 4, 20(}1 (~bscr~ afloat lif' 2 . X'arrrcijair of PAT PI-osent: Marhv Victor-is .C, CrewMembers of Mario Jose gib
1, Pield Obsorva.tlon to verify tyre footing hour for the 6x6 post alone; with the city Inspector. However the city had
inspecled earlier and footin¢ pour ~vos nearing completion. The top of sono tube form was at the bottom of patio slab.
'T'his shouid have raised to tyre top of patio slab. Ile-nce the 6:x6 post: could be 4" deep from the patio slab.
2. Marty informed me that Ccrnstone Mix 3067 3000 psi was used.
,itrE►e 9z 2009 Obsci tioi ii~j 1' dndtian.,of PAI 2:00 _I'M (Present: 'Warren Ziumber-Re of Sentinel Mike from
J~~irir(:it~ .Torcfr
1. Warren from Sentinel contactod rrre and had a. concern for the 2" thick 8" x18" wood gusset plate over the exterior wail.
In addition Sentinel had a concern on the wood frarning finish with some gap between the members and blocking. Also
non-continuation of the blocking above 1he new post for full width of the deck.
2. Made filed observation to verify the fainting and tyre wood gusset show up over the garage wall. Informed warren that at
this stare modifying the detail will be tong.h. The wood gusset would be a food moisture barrier.
3. Reviovvod thr, new post connecting hardware 1.o the sill plate at top and bottom; the wood gusset attachment to the new 3
2x6 post; the kicker connecting hn.rdrvsre,. ani•the new face. mount hanker below deck.
4. It was occossary that some addilional hardware will be required. The project Sup Michael Pasch was not at the job site.
Informed the crewmembcr Mik.e that .C'andinn will come back on June i V" to finalize the additional hardware items
5. The 3 2x6 post (In lieu of the 6x6 post inside the garage wall) - Connected with one A35Z connector at top and
bottom. The. contractor had to add wood bloc:kiug sit the base, top and two in the middle.
a) The new 2X4 ledger was cormooted Yvith A23Z at sonic corners only.
b) No ''/2" lag through bolts -.were used can the. kicker top
c) No
lirtte -II., 2O(Y9 Obser:>,rtiatl [ 4`t,.l'ar:F3r;irz of l'A1 .I AN. 01CL eat: A ichael Pasch of Martin Joseph)
1. Had a meeting with Michael and the following; wore decided?
a) The 3 - 2x6 post (In lieu of the 6x6 posy inside the garage wall) - Connected with one 1-50Z connector at top and
. bottorn. The contractor had to add wood blocking at the base, top and two in the middle
b) The Wood Gusset Platte; Will require 2 - thrtrugh bolt or GRK 3/8" x 8" Fong Screws. The preferable will be
informed after verifying the she u• values.
c) The Kicker.- Contractor h:id to add one I. 50Z and with ? - 3/8" x 8" bong GRK screw (As the Kicker location was
near the edge of the Wood Gusset one I. 50z was possible.
d) If through bolt is to be installed it has to go through tiie flashing over the end joist. Hence contractor had provided
BC 6OZ-post top it) lieu of the. 2 through bolt as detailed. Contractor shall add one LSOZ to the kicker and the joist
above..
e) Contractor had to install A" 3Z «t all F OLir Corners ofl.lre new joist.. This shall apply to first floor and second floor.
2. Michael agreed to install all the it.,ove.
3. Michael informed pie that the corner r,iea;e of tine patio slab will be poured and expansion material is provided around
the wood post.
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,Tune :15, 2(11}9 h?o field C)lss€ r vatic~it_l~rle~li~~ti iIi~ cussiori r~ itli ~~iclt~re! f',tsi;}i
MiohaEa was informed that the prefe.ra.l,;te connecting material between the 1-Vood gusset and the new post would be through
bolt.
Jmkc 17. 2009 b1 sev: .ti2) br~X~~i, l'ct.x!CILJt af.l--A 1UU rI~1(f'est.rit: Aficliacl Pasch of Martin Joseph)
1. Michael ,vas nearing coniplet.ion of t)rc wood blocking inside the ~f
r arrtge wall, at building 3811.
2. lie had installed tow GRK 3/8" x 8" long scrctivs in addition to 4 (3RK screws (Two at the Kicker end and txvo at the 1,50
and 6 - 3 screws over the wood gusset. I)ue to partial loading; from the deck this is adequate.
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Copy to:
1. Marty Vje1or7S / Martin .1 osepl1 ~C Construetioil
2. Job File.
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