I'm soooo happy we have code inspectors...

[kpierce]

I just wouldn't feel safe if we didn't.

http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=308186

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Originally Posted by kpierce

I just wouldn't feel safe if we didn't.

http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=308186

Commercial building with that problem would be the responsilbity of the architect, his structural engineers and/or the trades involved in the with the reinforcing.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by kpierce

I just wouldn't feel safe if we didn't.

http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=308186

Code Inspectors did not Build that Building.......

It was probably passed off by the Builders Punchlist Guy.......

[kpierce]

Originally Posted by Brian A. MacNeish

Commercial building with that problem would be the responsilbity of the architect, his structural engineers and/or the trades involved in the with the reinforcing.

It's residential and retail. You honestly think this building didn't have multiple structural code inspections by the city? Regardless, someone dropped the ball big time. The funniest part is this the carpenter union's building.

[kpierce]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

Code Inspectors did not Build that Building.......

Huh? No sh i t.

Originally Posted by bkelly2

It was probably passed off by the Builders Punchlist Guy.......

LOL Actually, you're close. I did the building two blocks NW.

[Bob Elliott]

Someone please explain to me how Post tension cables could cause this.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by belliott

Someone please explain to me how Post tension cables could cause this.

They are holding the Foundation together. Kind of important that they do not corrode and then break....It can be quite messy...

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

They are holding the Foundation together. Kind of important that they do not corrode and then break....It can be quite messy...

So ,why is it to expensive to correct is what I am not getting?

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by belliott

So ,why is it to expensive to correct is what I am not getting?

I am not that familiar with installation of said cables Bob,,,
but if I had to guess, I bet it would be quite the feat to fix the cables in Situ, easily.....

[Bob Elliott]

Yeah,but it is amazing that they blame uncoated cable ends for the demise of an entire building.
I would like to learn more about the details on this one.

Hoping someone has the skills to understand and explain more about this.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by belliott

Yeah,but it is amazing that they blame uncoated cable ends for the demise of an entire building.
I would like to learn more about the details on this one.

Hoping someone has the skills to understand and explain more about this.

Not cables Bob, Post Tension Cables.

http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/bp_found...745450,00.html

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Here's another FUBAR. City of Charlotte got in the NBA sports business by building an arena. After just 5 years, the roof needs to be replaced at a cost of $500,000. Glad I'm not a Charlotte taxpayer!

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/201...st-500000.html