Tropical Chevrolet, 12-06-22 UES No 342311 SPECIAL insp rept #007 (CMU stem wall 2nd reinsp.) - GDZProject No.: 2110.2100049
Report No.: 342311
Date: December 6, 2022
STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION REPORT No. SPECIAL-007
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The Original of this Report was Signed and Impressed Sealed by the Above Registered Engineer in Accordance with Rule 21H -18.11, Chapter 471, Florida Statute
8050 NW 77th Street · Miami, FL 33166 · P: 305.249.8434 · F: 305.249.8479
Client: Lebolo Construction Management, Inc.
2100 Corporate Drive
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Project: Tropical Chevrolet Renovation/Expansion
8880 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami Shores, FL 33138
Agent: Gaetano Di Zio, E.I. Date of Services: 12/06/2022
Village of Miami Shores Building Permit No: CC-12-20-2951 (issued date 11/07/22, expires 05/08/23).
Scope of Field Services: Professional observation of completed structural elements (Special/Welding Inspector).
Reference Documents:
• JSG structural drawings sheets S1.0 thru S-4.2 (15 pages), Bulleting 7 dated 07/21/2022, signed/sealed by Mark
Johnson FL-PE#51983, reviewed/approved for structural compliance by the Village of Miami Shores Bldg. Dept.
on 08/22, (permit set review by the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources on
05/16/2022).
Record of Field Observations:
Visual verification for the reinforcing steel placement at the following locations indicated below:
1. Continuous wall footings as per S2.0, S1.1 & S4.0/S4.2:
a) Cont. wall footing (with vertical dowels for CMU wall as per note 8) type WF26 along grids A between lines 8 thru
11 completed.
b) Cont. wall footing (with vertical dowels for CMU wall & openings as per note 8 & 9/S4.0 and concrete tie columns
type CC2 [x3]) type WF26 with integrated column pads type F40 (x2) along line 11 between grids A thru E.3
completed.
c) Cont. wall footing (with vertical dowels for CMU wall as per note 8) type WF26 along grids E.2 between lines 8 thru
11 completed.
d) Cont. wall footing (with vertical dowels for CMU wall as per note 9) type WF20 along grids D.1 between lines 11
thru proposed line 12 completed.
e) Cont. wall footing (with vertical dowels for CMU wall as per note 9) type WF20 along proposed line 12 between
grids D.1 thru D.6 completed.
f) Cont. wall footing (with vertical dowels for CMU wall as per note 8) type WF26 along grids D.6 between lines 11
thru proposed line 12 completed.
2. Column pad footings as per S2.0, S1.1 & S4.0/S4.2:
a) Column footings type F66 at grid-lines B.8x9 & D.5x9 completed (*).
b) Column footings type F90 at grid-lines B.8x10 & D.5x10 completed (*).
The above mentioned reinforcing steel placement was found to be performed in substantial compliance with the reference
documents except (see below ↓↓↓ *)
(*) as per S1.1 “column / base plate schedule: the bottom hex nut shall be “tack welded secured”. SUNCOR did not include
a clarification/approval question for omission of the tack weld under dwg. Sheet AB1 “approver note”. As per approver note
#2 a plate washer was approved above the previously mentioned hex nut. This plate was found to be loose (floating) not
secured preventing displacement at the time of conc. placement. GC to provide clarification for the observed AS BUILT
conditions. For items 2g & 2h.
Project No.: 2110.2100049
Report No.: 342311
Date: December 6, 2022
STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION REPORT No. SPECIAL-007
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The Original of this Report was Signed and Impressed Sealed by the Above Registered Engineer in Accordance with Rule 21H -18.11, Chapter 471, Florida Statute
8050 NW 77th Street · Miami, FL 33166 · P: 305.249.8434 · F: 305.249.8479
3. Visual verification of the reinforcing steel placement at the following locations indicated below:
a. 8”/12” thick CMU stem wall along grids “A” and “E.2” between lines “8” thru ”11”, along line “11” between grids “A”
thru “E.2”, along grids “D.1” and “D.6” between lines “11” thru “12” and along line “12” between grids “D.1” thru
“D.6”, from elevation approx. −2'−0" to 0’−0”, as per S1.0, S2.0, S2.2, 2/S3.1, 1/S3.2, S4.0/details 1, 3 & 5, 7/S4.1
and attached clarification submitted by the SEoR via e-mail, as we addressed on UES Structural Observation
Reports No. 004 (No.: 341925) dated 12/02/2022 and No. 006 (No.: 342202) dated 12/05/2022, 2nd re-inspection
completed:
➢ Some reinforcing steel was found to be deformed.
➢ Five (5) courses (approx. elev. +3'−4") were found to be laid on top of the stem wall.
➢ Missing/over spaced vertical reinforcing steel at some locations.
➢ Debris (chunks of masonry) was found in the CMU cells.
➢ Missing masonry interlocking of CMU wall at gridlines E.2x11 and D.6x12.
➢ Missing CMU control joint (partial) at gridline D.3x11.
➢ Missing neoprene pre-formed gasket at CMU control joints, as per 1/S1.0. To be provided for the 1st lift.
➢ Vertical dowels were found not to meet the minimum lap splice length of 48 Ø bar, as per S1.0/Masonry Note
M11.
➢ CMU reinforced filled cells head joints were found not to be aligned and obstructed approx. gridline E.2x8.1, as
per S1.0/Masonry Note M6.
➢ CMU horizontal reinforcement (ladder) was found not to extended into concrete tie column, as per
S1.0/Masonry Note M7.
b. CIP concrete tie column mark CC2 (12"x24") at gridlines B.8x11 and D.5x11, 1st lift from elevation −2'−0" (top of
footing) to 0'−0", as per S1.0, S1.1/Concrete Tie Column Schedule, S2.0 and 4/S4.0, as we addressed on UES
Structural Observation Report No. 006 (No.: 342202) dated 12/05/2022, re-inspection completed:
➢ Reinforcing steel was found not to meet the minimum concrete cover of 1½”, as per 4/S4.0.
➢ CMU horizontal reinforcement (ladder) was found not to extended into concrete tie column, as per
S1.0/Masonry Note M7.
Project No.: 2110.2100049
Report No.: 342311
Date: December 6, 2022
STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION REPORT No. SPECIAL-007
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The Original of this Report was Signed and Impressed Sealed by the Above Registered Engineer in Accordance with Rule 21H -18.11, Chapter 471, Florida Statute
8050 NW 77th Street · Miami, FL 33166 · P: 305.249.8434 · F: 305.249.8479
c. CIP concrete tie column mark CC2 (12"x24") at gridline E.5x11, 1st lift from elevation −2'−0" (top of footing) to 0'−0",
as per S1.0, S1.1/Concrete Tie Column Schedule, S2.0, 4/S4.0 and attached clarification submitted by the SEoR
via e-mail, completed.
Explanatory Note:
➢ Drilled and epoxy vertical rebar dowels into existing concrete foundation were done by others prior to today’s
site visit (a UES representative did not verify any drilled holes for cleanness, embedment, epoxy application
and rebar dowels installation).
Project No.: 2110.2100049
Report No.: 342311
Date: December 6, 2022
STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION REPORT No. SPECIAL-007
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The Original of this Report was Signed and Impressed Sealed by the Above Registered Engineer in Accordance with Rule 21H -18.11, Chapter 471, Florida Statute
8050 NW 77th Street · Miami, FL 33166 · P: 305.249.8434 · F: 305.249.8479
The reinforcing steel placement at the locations mentioned above was found to be in substantial compliance with the
reference documents.
Mr. Jim Jenco, Project Superintendents with Lebolo Construction, was notified of the aforementioned visual verification
results.
Reviewed by:
Universal Engineering Sciences
Certificate of Authorization No. 549
Carlos Naumann, P.E., S.I.
Florida Professional Engineer No. 18594
Florida Special Inspector No. 181
From:Jim Jenco
To:Brahyam Gutierrez
Cc:Gaetano Di Zio; Val Benitez; Maria Manjon
Subject:Fwd: Tropical Chevrolet Renovation: New RFI 59 (CC2 TIE IN TO BLDG. CORNER)
Date:Monday, December 5, 2022 9:53:47 AM
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Please note the below chain for CC2 tie in at NE corner.
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Brian Smedley <bsmedley@jhn.com>
Date: December 5, 2022 at 9:48:36 AM EST
To: Jim Jenco <jjenco@lebolo.com>
Subject: FW: Tropical Chevrolet Renovation: New RFI 59 (CC2 TIE IN TO
BLDG. CORNER)
Jim:
See below.
BRIAN SMEDLEY, AIA NCARB |Director - Automotive Group
bsmedley@jhn.com
Office: 248.324.8800 x104 | Cell: 586.764.1743
NUDELL ARCHITECTS
Michigan | 30403 West 13 Mile Road | Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Florida | 1807 Edgewater Drive (College Park) | Orlando, Florida 32804
From: Mark Johnson <mark@johnsonstructural.com>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 9:32 AM
To: Brian Smedley <bsmedley@jhn.com>; Pedro R. Salom
<psalom@johnsonstructural.com>
Cc: Joe Timko <jtimko@jhn.com>
Subject: RE: Tropical Chevrolet Renovation: New RFI 59 (CC2 TIE IN TO BLDG. CORNER)
Morning. This suggestion is acceptable. Thank you
Mark Johnson, PE
USAR FL-TF2 Structures Specialist
Johnson Structural Group, Inc.
(561) 982-8999 x11
From: Brian Smedley <bsmedley@jhn.com>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 7:49 AM
To: Mark Johnson <mark@johnsonstructural.com>; Pedro R. Salom
<psalom@johnsonstructural.com>
Cc: Joe Timko <jtimko@jhn.com>
Subject: FW: Tropical Chevrolet Renovation: New RFI 59 (CC2 TIE IN TO BLDG. CORNER)
Mark/Pedro:
Have you had a chance to review the below? Jim is telling me that have an inspection at
11 am today, and was hoping for an answer prior to that time.
BRIAN SMEDLEY, AIA NCARB |Director - Automotive Group
bsmedley@jhn.com
Office: 248.324.8800 x104 | Cell: 586.764.1743
NUDELL ARCHITECTS
Michigan | 30403 West 13 Mile Road | Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Florida | 1807 Edgewater Drive (College Park) | Orlando, Florida 32804
From: Brian Smedley
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2022 12:36 PM
To: Mark Johnson <mark@johnsonstructural.com>
Cc: Joe Timko <jtimko@jhn.com>
Subject: FW: Tropical Chevrolet Renovation: New RFI 59 (CC2 TIE IN TO BLDG. CORNER)
Mark:
Can you please review the below? I’ll post your answer to the Procore website.
Thanks,
BRIAN SMEDLEY, AIA NCARB |Director - Automotive Group
bsmedley@jhn.com
Office: 248.324.8800 x104 | Cell: 586.764.1743
NUDELL ARCHITECTS
Michigan | 30403 West 13 Mile Road | Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Florida | 1807 Edgewater Drive (College Park) | Orlando, Florida 32804
From: Jim Jenco (Lebolo Construction Management, Inc.)
<Lebolo_Construction_Management_Inc_notifications@procoretech.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2022 12:34 PM
To: Brian Smedley <bsmedley@jhn.com>
Subject: Tropical Chevrolet Renovation: New RFI 59 (CC2 TIE IN TO BLDG. CORNER)
Tropical Chevrolet Renovation
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New RFI #59 has been assigned to Smedley, Brian (Nudell Architects) by Jim Jenco
(Lebolo Construction Management, Inc.) on 12/01/22.
RFI Details
This RFI is due on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
QUESTION 1
Asked By:Jim Jenco (Lebolo Construction Management, Inc.)
Date:Thu Dec 1, 2022 at 12:33 pm EST
Location:Services Building
Question:MASONS DID NOT EXTEND BLOCKWORK (+/- 4") AT
CORNER OF BUILDING TO TIE IN COLUMN CC2 TO
BUILDING CORNER.
CAN ONE (1) #6 REBAR DOWEL, DRILL & EPOXY TO
FOUNDATION, FORMED AND POURED WITH STEMWALL
SUFFICE IN LIEU
OF MISSING MASONRY.
Attachments:CC2 TIE IN TO BLDG..pdf
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Project:Tropical Chevrolet Renovation
Subject:CC2 TIE IN TO BLDG. CORNER
Date Initiated:12/01/22
Created By:Jim Jenco (Lebolo Construction Management, Inc.)
Assigned To:Smedley, Brian (Nudell Architects)
Responsible Contractor:Valmar Construction
Received From:VALDEMAR BENITEZ (Valmar Construction)
Distribution List:BENITEZ, VALDEMAR (Valmar Construction)
DiZio, Gaetano (Universal Engineering Sciences)
Manjon, Maria Elena (Lebolo Construction Management, Inc.)
Smedley, Brian (Nudell Architects)
Schedule Impact:No
Cost Impact:No
Drawing Number:S2.0
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