R94-167 AUTHORIZING CONTRACT - DON RODERICK INC.

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� � � City of Decatur Mr. David Griffiths #100-9401/007 October 10 , 1994 Page - 2 - the remaining structure, therefore , a future inspection of the buildings interior was planned to evaluate the potential stability of the intact building and the strengthening effects of the interior structural components . BWC's Inspection of October 7, 1994 On October 7 , 1994 Richard G. Barnett and Dave Griffiths gained entrance to the building through the front door on Water Str.eet. Although the entire structure colild not be inspected due to isolated structural deficiencies and the state of demolition, the following was observed and in this writer' s opinion can generally be cor�sidered as being representative of the remaining building: o Numerous structural wood members of the remaining roof and isolated sections of the second floor framing were broken or collapsed due to the effects of wood decay or water damage ( See Exhibits A thru G) . o Interior wood stud walls were in various stages of demolition. o The debris from the roof demolition laid on the second floor and was piled against the walls. o The mortar in the brick walls was in reasonable condition. o The second floor framing consisted of wood joints and steel beams supported by twelve inch brick walls and steel pipe columns appeared to be in r�asonable condition except for a few isolated areas . Conclusion Based on the inspections identified above it is this writer' s opinion that in its current partially demolished condition the building is structurally adequate to resist normally expected wind or usage loads without posing a safety hazard to the surrounding environment. The remaining roof, second floor framing and interior walls provide the stiffening required to prevent partial or complete collapse of the exterior walls .