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Home My WebLink AboutLETTER OF INSPECTIONIT • R. N PVA 13800 NW 1 u Street '��® Suite. 930 1 i L.\.°—':✓. (r� Sunrise, Florida 33323 N G 1 N E E E2 I N G AND St. Lucie 954.4242520. Fax _ 954.424.2580 ENVIRONMENTAL ®�� ® www.usanova.com rrmerly CAPRI Engineering) st 1, 2008 . Christopher Lestrange ilding Official Lucie County Building Department )0 Virginia Avenue rt Pierce, FL 34982 ST. LUCIE FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT MAINTENANCE BUILDING ` ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA IR THRESHOLD INSPECTION AFFIDAVIT Mr. Lestrange: letter will serve to advise the St. Lucie Coun \\�e D ment that we have been retained by The z Company to provide the threshold inspec ' in accordance with Florida Statute 553.79, ired on the above -referenced project. inspections will monitor the construction of all structural activities as specified in the Threshold action Plan prepared by The Austin Group, Barry Rogers, P.E., which can be found under the �shold Inspection Plan" sheet SF003 Issue B, dated 04-15-08, which will include: ➢ Reinforced Concrete Reinforcing Steel Placement ➢ Concrete Placement Monitoring ➢ Shoring and Re -shoring ➢ Precast Concrete Installation and Connections ➢ Engineered Unit Masonry Walls ➢ Exterior Window/Door Attachments uld you require and additional information, please do not hesitate to call on me. pectfuil�.subrn+fitd f,, ' fA Engineering-_ 1—nvitonmental, LLC to 4 an D 6kinsRn, TE= 017 FLORIDA: ; essicrial,Engineer`No: 37557 vial Inspector Number 1029` Offering servicesnationwide: mental Consulting — Geotechnical Engineering — Constriction Materials Testing - Inspection Services Facility Engineering — Building Envelope Consulting _ Loss Prevention _ Code Compliance Municipal Support/ou%ourcing — Private Provider Services m A.", ORD,, CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 1 z E 4" ODMM PRODU Amen 450 . Suite.,1102 Atlari ER 1-770-552-4225 Clough rtbridge Parkway a, GA 30350 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A !NATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURE 1011 SDNRI18, BNGINBB$ING, LLC 311OTGON ROAD lrL 33326 INSURERA:Atlaatic Specialty rlasurauce CompanyCARI 1 IN8URERB:In5uranca Co ',f th4 State of PA INSURERC;Lexington Insurance Company . INSURERD:American International Special Line INSURERE: I Ij cov�Fzar,Fs I i THEI,OLICIES ANY; (REQUIREMENT, MAY PERTAIN, POLI OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE, ISSUED OR THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, rEXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH IES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. JNSR 0 INS ' In TVI-F OF; INSURANCE POUCYNUMBER POUCYEFFECTIVE 09/29/07 POLICYEXPIRATION LIMITS i A GENERALLIABILTTY 718010076 09/29/08 EA OCCURRENCE $1,000,000 X COMMERCIAL GENERALLU+BIUTY CLAIMS MADE Q OCCUR DA'E' ES Eaaeeulance $11000,000 onoperson $10;000 ERS &ADVINJURY $1,000,000 GENERALAGGREOATE $ 2, 000, 000 GEN'LAGGREGATELIMITAPPLIESPER: RIODUCTS-COMPIOPAGG $2,060,000 POLICY PR0. R LOC A AUioMOBILELIABILITY 718010076 09/29/ / 9/08 X ANY AUTO CQMBINEDSINGLELIMIT (EaaccidenQ $1,000,000 B DILY INJURY (p#pemn) $ i ALLOWNEDAUTOS SCHEAULEDAUTOS X X HIREDAUTOS NON-OWNEDAUTOS lop BOOILYIWURY (Peraocldent) I $ i P90PERTYDAMAGE (Peraocidenl) $ GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY.EAACCIDENT' $ i OTHERTHAN EAACC AI(TOONLY. AGG $ I ANYAUTO $ i A EXCESSIUMBRELLALIABILITY X I OCCUR CLAIMSMADE 718010076 09/29/07' 09/29/08 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 4, 000, 000 AGGREGATE $ 4, 060, 000 $ i S i DEDUCTIBLE $ i RETENTION $ B WO EMI ANYPROPRIETORIPARTNERlFXECUTNE OFF Ilya IS ERS COMPENSATION AND OYERS-UABILITY ERIMEMBEREXCLUDED9 dasalbeunder IALPROVISIONSbelow NC5312404 04/30/07 04/30/08 X' WCSTATLL OTH. MI..EACHACCIDENT' $1,000,000 ELDISEASE-EAEMPLOYEE $1,00,0,000 E.L. DISEASE-POUCYLIMIT $1,000,000 C D OTH P C R ofesaional Liability tractor's Poll. Liab. 0104429 CPL2674660 09/29/07 09/29/07 09/29/08 Per 09/29/08 Aggregate Deductible Claim 5,000,000 5,000,000 150,1,000 DESCRIPTI NOFOPERATIONS/LOCATIONS!VEHICLESTEXCLUSIONSADDEDBY ENDORSEMENTISPECIALPROVISIONS j PROVESSrONAL LIABILITY POLICY INCLUDES 5 YShR TAIL OPTION. � i I t 1 , ST. LIIC iS COUNTY CODS CO .11 LIANCB DIVISION 2300 VIRGINIA AVE. 2m PLO FORT PI CS,•PL 34962 ACORD USA 4114UL0 ANTOFTHE ABOVE DESCRIBED OLtCIESBECANCELLEDBEFORETHEE)(PIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER . LL ENDEAVOR 70 MAIL 3 D DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 1988 7213129 I'lq OVA E I GINEERING AND EINVIRONMENTAL (fo 'inerly CAPRI Enaineerina, st 7, 2008 Mr.IIChristopher. Lestrange Building Official St. Lucie County Building Department 23, 0 Virginia Avenue Fo Pierce, FL 34982 13800 NW 14th Street Suite 130 Sunrise, Florida 33323 954.424.2520 / Fax - 954.424.2580 www.usanova.com RE ST. LUCIE FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT MAINTENANCE BUILDING ST. LUCIE, FL THRESHOLD INSPECTION PLAN 0 Dear Mr. Lestrange:.16# co Th threshold inspection plan contained herein is a n ip rom the Engineer of Record, The Austin Company's, Barry A. -Rogers, P.E. plans revisio d 5/08 permit sheet SF003. NERAL 1.1 Scope of Work 1.1.1 This plan defines the structural inspections required to comply with Section 109.3.9 of the Florida Building Code, Section 55.79(5) of the Florida Statutes and Chapter 61 G15-35 of the Florida Administrative Code. 1.1.2 The special Inspector shall perform the structural inspections covered by this plan. However, the Special Inspector may utilize a duly authorized representative to perform inspections, provided that all required written reports are prepared by and bear the seal of the Special Inspector. 1.1.3 As used herein, the term Special Inspector shall include the authorized representative, unless otherwise indicated. 1.1.4 The Special Inspector shall verify that the load bearing members of the building's structural system are constructed in substantial accordance with the official contract documents, except where variations are permitted in writing by the Structural Engineer of Record. The official contract documents are defined as the permitted plans, recorded addenda, project specifications and this Structural Inspection Plan. 1.2 Qualifications of the Special Inspector and Authorized Representative 1.2.1 The special inspector shall be certified by the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 61 G15-35 of the Florida Administrative Code. 1.2.2 The Special Inspector's Authorized Representative shall meet the requirements of paragraph 611315-35.004 of the Florida Administrative Code. Offerinaservices nationwide: ental Consulting — Geotechnical Engineering — Construction Materials Testing — Inspection Services Facility Engineering — Building Envelope Consulting — Loss Prevention — Code Compliance Municipal Support/Outsourcing — Private Provider ServicesTM St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant August 7, 2008 y �w 2 1.3 Responsibilities and Limitations of the Special Inspector 1.3.1 Prior to starting work, the Special Inspector and his authorized representative shall become familiar with the specific structural components that the Special Inspector will be responsible for inspecting. 1.3.2 The special Inspector shall observe and spot check structural materials and fabrications, delivered to the jobsite, for conformance with material and shop fabrication drawing submittals. 1.3.3 This plan does not include inspection of any safety provisions required by OSHA or other safety standards applicable during the construction period. Should safety concerns be observed, the construction manager is to be immediately notified. 1.3.4 The Special Inspector is not to make design decisions or ' tations of the contract documents, direct the contractor's work, nor be s n ' le for construction means and methods. 1.3.5 The Special Inspector shall point out to the co ran ork that is not in compliance with the approved structural docd, ents 1.4 Contractor's Requirements 1.4.1 The contractor shall cooperate the ial Inspector in performing his inspection duties as specifie a Special Inspector shall have reasonable access to the pr a times. 1.4.2 The contractor shall coordinat ith the Special Inspector the construction schedule and planned operations in order to assure timely and appropriate observation and inspection of items specified herein. 1.4.3 Special inspections do not relieve the contractor of responsibility to comply with the official'contract documents, statutory or contractual obligations, nor responsibilities to carry out quality control inspections and testing. The contractor has the sole responsibility for any deviations from the official contract documents and the costs of rectifying those deviations. 1.5 Reporting 1.5.1 The Special Inspector shall maintain a record of inspections, identifying the location of structural work being inspected, and the results of the inspection. 1.5.2 The Special Inspector shall keep an exception file of work that is not in compliance with the approved structural documents. This file shall be reviewed on a regular basis with the Structural Engineer of Record and updated as exceptions are rectified. 1.5.3 The Special Inspector, upon completion of the building and prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, shall file a signed and sealed statement with the enforcement agency, the Owner, the Structural. Engineer of Record, and the Contractor, in substantially the following form: "To the best of my knowledge and belief, the construction of all structural load bearing components described in the Structural Inspection Plan complies with the approved structural documents." ECIAL INSPECTOR'S OBSERVATIONS AND REVIEW 2.1 Earthwork 2.1.1 All soils under column and wall foundations south of Column. Line B will be proved by using the Pressure Grouting Method. The soils compacting contractor shall coordinate with the Geotechnical Firm to develop a pressure Page 2 of 5 St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant August 7, 2008 grouting procedure. The written procedure shall be submitted to the Owner and Engineer of Record. Work will be continuously monitored and tested for compaction by a qualified technician from the geotechnical firm. At completion of this soils improvement method, the geotechnical firm will issue a document stating that the soils improvement was performed in compliance with project specifications. 2.1.2 Upon completion of the soil improvement method, the subgrade shall be proof rolled using a 2-ton roller in the northern three bays and a 10-12 ton vibratory roller in the southern three bays. Work will be continuously monitored and tested for compaction by a qualified technician from the geotechnical firm. At the completion of the proof rolling, the geotechnical firml_x4 issue a document stating that the soil compaction is in compliance with specifications. 2.1.3 All soils at the bottom of foundation excavations sh co acted using a walk -behind plate tamper. Work will be contin nitored and tested for compaction. by a qualified technician from eote n cal firm. At the completion of the foundation installation a9 nical firm will issue a document stating that the soil compactia • is i ompliance with project specifications. 2.1.4 Placement and compaction o II 1 will be continuously monitored and tested for compaction by a chnician from the geotechnical firm. At the completion of the fo ti stallation, the geotechnical firm will issue a document stating that the q c ill and its compaction are in compliance with project specifications. 2.1.5 The soils improvement contractor shall monitor the vibrations produced during the vibratory roller compaction operations so that nearby structures are not adversely affected. The results will be reviewed by a qualified technician from the geotechnical firm. At the completion of these soils improvement methods, the geotechnical firm will issue a document stating that the vibrations were maintained at acceptable levels. 2.1.6 The slab on ground is considered not to be a primary structural element, and is not subject to special inspection. 2.2 Concrete Column Foundations, Retaining Walls, Wall Foundations, Walls and Equipment Foundations / Supports 2.2.1 Building precast columns, precast wall panels and hollow -core floor slabs are supported on cast in place concrete foundation construction. 2.2.2 Qualified materials testing firm will inspect all concrete work. Qualified material testing firm will inspect: 2.2.2.1 Observe excavations to verify proper size and depth. Ensure that standing water is not present in the excavation. 2.2.2.2 Observe and verify concrete delivery and placement. 2.2.2.3 Verify that delivered concrete is as specified (by mix :number, etc. on the batch plant ticket) for that portion of the project in which placement is to occur. 2.2.2.4 Verify that the mixing time, temperature, slump and air content are as specified. Check that addition of water to the concrete mix at the site is in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the contract documents. 2.2.2.5 Verify that concrete is being properly vibrated, and thoroughly worked around reinforcement, embedded items and into the corners of forms. Page 3 of 5 St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant' August 7, 2008 n ti 2.2.2.6 Verify that welding of reinforcement is in conformance with project specifications and AWS standards. 2.2.2.7 Obtain and test concrete cylinders in conformance with project specifications and ACI / ASTM standards. 2.2.3 Special Inspection for Concrete Column Foundations, Retaining 2.2.3.1 Review reports prepared by materials testing firm for the work. 2.2.3.2 Provide periodic field spot inspections of the work. 2.2.3.3 Verify the placement of all embedded items. Check the size of all anchor bolts. 2.2.3.4 Observe placement of reinforcing bars, including: • Proper number, grade, size, placement, cover, and clearance of reinforcing bars. • Spacing of chairs and slab bolsters to ensure proper upport'of reinforcing and that reinforcing is adequately supportad to resist displacement or shifting during placement of c • Reinforcing bar splice locations and requir of p • Hooked bars and corner bars • Reinforcing is clean before placeme c e • Quantity and location of embeds • Other special conditions wher not rawings. 2.2.3.5 Verify that all necessary correct' • re made prior to placement of any concrete. 2.3 Precast Concrete Columns, Precast Co ams, Precast Concrete Wall Panels and Precast Hollow -Core Planks 2.3.1 Building framing consists of precas columns and beams with precast wall panels providing the lateral force resisting system. Floor and roof diaphragms consist of precast hollow -core planks with a concrete topping on all floors. 2.12 Qualified materials testing firm will inspect all concrete work. Qualified materials testing firm will inspect: 2.3.2.1 Verify on site that the mixing time, temperature, slump and air content are monitored and as specified. 2.3.2.2 Verify that the concrete is being conveyed from the mixer to place of final deposit by recognized industry standards. Concrete is being deposited continuously, or in layers of such thickness that no concrete will be deposited on concrete which has hardened sufficiently to cause the formation of a cold joint. 2.3.2.3 Verify that concrete is being properly vibrated, and thoroughly worked around reinforcement, embedded items and into the corners of forms. 2.3.2.4 Curing procedures follow industry standards. 2.3.2.5 Obtain and review all concrete test reports. 2.3.2.6 Verify that all field placed grout complies with the contract documents and industry standards. 2.3.3 Special Inspection for Precast Concrete Columns, Precast Concrete Beams, Precast Concrete Wall Panels and Precast Hollow -Core Planks 2.3.3.1 Review reports prepared by materials testing firm for the work. 2.3.3.2 Verify that bearing and reinforcing conditions at bearing locations are in compliance with the contract documents. 2.3.3.3 Provide periodic shop spot inspections of the work. Page 4 of 5 St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant August 7, 2008 2.3.3.4 Verify placement of all embedded items. 2.3.3.5 Observe placement of reinforcing bars and prestressing tendons, including: 2.3.3.6 Verify that all welded connections are in conformance with project specifications and AWS standards. 2.3.3.7 Verify all field grouting is in conformance with industry standards. 2.3.3.8 Verify that all necessary corrections are made prior to placement of any concrete. 3 CONTACT INFORMATION 3.1 Structural Engineer of Record: Barry A Rogers, P.E. The Austin Company 3.2 Architect of Record Ronald A. Frattare The Austin Company 3.3 Project Manager: Woody Allen End of Plan Should you requ'i RInectfu11VZsubr rLT The Austin Company 07 ditional information pl O N of hesitate to contact us. ��. /A Engineering` °LCa;"` ' � •' , -�. � `thy �,�� 4 aW �1I `P oP 9v i 4 t' 7� // b finical &6-c ' r,-, �`•, '':;';' °` LTE OF FLO istered ProfessionalEngineer Number: 57958 Page 5 of 5