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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2723 LYONS CT; ; CB981307; Permito r9?th ..Pa5'mnts: c' r.1 .ance Doe: .00 74.00 115.00 Ext fee Data ---------------- 74.00 PLANCK 115.00 BLDG PERMI 189.00 Tota VO'Z2 I BUII L D I N G P E R M I T Permit No: C8981307 05/21/98 13:18 Project No: A9801731 Page 1 of 1 - Development No: Job Address: 2723 LYONS CT Suite: Permit Type: MISCELLANEOUS Parcel No: 167-391-32-00 Lot#: Valuation: 10,000 Occupancy Group: Reference#: Description: FOUNDATION REPAIR-UNDER PINNIN GRADE BEAM Appl/Ownr : ATLAS FOOTING REPAIR P0 BOX 86 EL CAJON CA 92020 *** Fees Required *** ---------------------------- Fees: 189. Adjustments: /00 Total Fees: 18'9.00 Fee description -------------------- Miscellaneous Fee # Miscellaneous Fee # * MISCELLANEOUS To'II A" F1 APPROVAL INSP. DATE' IcLE CITY OF CARLSBAD 2075 Las Palmas Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92009 (619) 438-1161 Construction Type: NEW Status: ISSUED Applied: 05/04/98 Apr/Issue: 05/21/98 Entered By: JM 619 447-7768 ee Collect ~801 01. ,.. C-PRHT 1l50O ell FOR OFFICE USE ONLY PERMIT APPLICATION ,. ' PLAN CHECK NO. _1 tI3O7 'CITY OF CARLSBAD BUILDING DEPARTMENT' EST. VAL. 207 Las Palmas Dr., Carlsbad CA 92009 Plan Ck. DeposIt 74 G'Z) i(760) 438-1161 :ted By___________________ te 1 PROJECT:INFoRMATION Z7c côi r Addres (include Bldq/9"uite #) , Business Name (at this address) 7i- Legal Description ' ' Lot No. Subdivision Name/Number ''Unit No. Phase No. Total # of units Assessor's'Parcel Existing Us ' f ,)• / Pro ad Use' '--• 7. • • '9 Des iption of Work I. •• SQ. FT.' Hit, 40 G 74A #of Stories -' ' # of Bedrooms #0 Bathrooms ,•• '7 )Z1i7a qr7eI - Name. , ' Address AN Ooo Conuto' Owner çto'AgenUor . ChyJ - 'Fax # fl iTOvnec 1' -rgn , /() liT . Name Address City State/Zip Telephone L'W li Rm YeC eP j4/5 L. j/c#7 $) Name Address , City State/Zip , elephone # . I' - - , - -.. - , ' - -" - * —v- •" '- -' ,, - a t• - -' (Sec. 7031.5 Business and Professions Code: Any City or County which requires a permit to construct, alter,.improve, demolish or repair any stricture, prior'to its issuance, also requires the applicant for such permit to file a signed statement that he is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Contractor's License Law [Chapter, 9, .commending with Section 7000 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code]'or that he is exempt therefrom, and the basis for the alleged èxemptio . Any violation o Sertion 7031. 5 by an applica t for a permit subjects the applicant to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($5001). - - 6; 4r 'f(W777k C9- 98M Name ,, ' .' Address State License # t''223 ' License Class "-'" , ty, State/Zip . ' . Telphone # City Business License # 2.jZ*21L#r9t uesigner name , ' aaress - ' /fr'- ' City V State/Zip Telephone State License # 6_WORKEROMPENSA lION , Workers' Compensation Declaration:, I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following declarations: I have and will maintain a certificate of conseritto self-insure for workers' compensation as'providèd by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of)he work for which this permit is issued. l have and will maintain workers' compensation, as required by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work for which this permit is sued. My worker's compensation insurance carrier and policy number are: Insurance Company i)77frf"t rPJ 'I7$.. Policy No. 'Expiration Date f' (THIS SECTION NEEDNOT BE COMPLETED IF-TH(PERMIT IS FOR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1001 OR LESS) CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION: I certify that in the performance of the work for which this permit is issued,') ihall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the Workers' Compensation Laws of California. ' WARNING: Failurto secure workers' compensation coverage is unlawful, and shall subject an employer to criminal' penalties and civil fines up to one hundred thousand dollars,4100,00 ), in ad - u to t e cost of compensation, damages as provided for in Section 3706 of the La r do, interest and attorney's fees: SIGNATURE 1 eq— DATE 5 °7f 7 b&RAT15N * ' I hereby affirm that I am exempt frorii the Contractor's License Law for the following reason: • , - , ' '. ' o I, as owner of the properly or my employees with wages as their sole compensation, will do the work and the structure is not intended or offered for sale (ec..7044, Business and Professions Code: The Contractor's License' Law' does notapply to an owner of property. who builds or improves thereon, and who does such work himself or through his own employees, provided that such improvements are not intended or offered for sale. If, however, the building or improvement is sold within one year of completion, the owner-builder-will have the burden of proving that he did not build orimprove for the purpose of sale). 0 I, as owner of the property, am exclusively contracting with licensed contractors to construct the project '(Sec. 7044, Business and Professions Coda: The Contractor's License Law does not 'apply to an oiner of property who builds or improves thereon, and contracts for such'projects with contractor(s) licensed pursuant to the Contractor's License Law). , • - • ' -; • ' 0 I am exempt under Section Business and Professions Code for this 'reason:, ,. 1. I personally plan to provide the major labor and materials for construction of the proposed property improvement. 0 YES []NO - 2. I (have / have not) signed an application for a bi.iiding permit for the proposed work: I have contracted with the-following person (firm) to provide the proposed construction (include name / address /phone, 'number / contractors license number): I plan'to provide portions of the work, biii I'have hired the following person to coordinate, supervise and provide the major work (include name / address / phone number / contractors license number): I will provide some of the work, but I have con,tracted (hired) the following persons to provide the work indicated (include name / address / phone number / type of. work): PROPERTY OWNER SIGNATURE • - . •.... DATE. ' . '. . •' • -, 'cr' 'T ccupat required to submit a business plan, acutely hazardous materials registration form or,risk management and prevention Is the applicantor future building o program under Sections 25505, 25533 or 25534 of the Presley-Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act? " 0 YES 0 NO Is the applicant or future building occupant required to obtain a permit from the air pollution control district or air quality man"agement district? 0 YES 0 NO Is the facility to be constructed within 1,000-feet of the outer, boundary of a school site? 0 YES, 0 NO IF ANY OF THE ANSWERS ARE YES, A FINAL CERTIFICATE OF, OCCUPANCYMAY NOT BE ISSUED UNLESS THE APPLICANT HAS MET OR IS MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT, EBF— NSTAtkCTI6Wl]ENDINGAGENCY " ' " I hereby affirm that there is a construction lending agency for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued (Sec. 30.97(i) Civil Code). LENDER'S NAME LENDER'S ADDRESS PICERTIFlKTIO I certify that I have read the application and state that thèabov6information'is correct and that the information on the plans is accürate."'l agree to comply with all City ordinances and State laws relating to building construction. - .1 hereby authoriie representatives of the Cit' of Carlsbad to enter upon the' above mentioned property for inspection purposes. I ALSO AGREE TO SAVE, INDEMNIFY AND KEEP HARMLESS THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AGAINST ALL LIABILITIES, 'JUDGMENTS, COSTS AND EXPENSES WHICH MAY IN ANY WAY ACCRUE AGAINST SAID CITY IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE GRANTING OF THIS PERMIT, OSHA:'An OSHA permit is required for excavations over 5 0 deep and demolition or construction of structures over 3 stories in height EXPIRATION: Every permit issued by the'BUilding Official' under the provisions of this Code shall expirè'by limitation and-become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit commenced within 365 days from the date of such'permit or if. the building or work, authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after. e rk ' d f comm e r a period of 180 days (Section 106.4.4 Uniform Building Code). - APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE ' •. : . DATE 'r WHITE: File' 'YELLOW: Applicant 'PINK: Finance CITY OF CARLSBAD INSPECTION REQUEST PERNIT# CB981307 FOR 06/11/98 DESCRIPTION: FOUNDATION REPAIR-UNDER PINNIN GRADE BEAN TYPE: MISC JOB ADDRESS: 2723 LYONS CT APPLICANT: ATLAS FOOTING REPAIR CONTRACTOR: OWNER: REMARKS: C/JAN/619/447-7768 SPECIAL INSTRUCT: INSPECTOR AREA PLANCK# CB981307 0CC GRP CONSTR. TYPE NEW STE: LOT: PHONE: 619 447-7768 INS PECTO1A/~ TOTAL TIME: CD LVL DESCRIPTION ACT COMMENTS 19 ST Final Structural ***** INSPECTION HISTORY ***** DATE DESCRIPTION ACT INSP COMMENTS 060598 Ftg/Foundation/Piers AP PY ra William G. Catlin, President CATLIN ENGINEERING ASSOC., INC. C . CE 11579 GE 194 440 Highland Avenue CE40570GE2179 Mark B. Catlin, Vice President El Cajon, California 92020-5222 (619) 588-8500 FAX (619) 447-3944 THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF OUR CLIENT FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROJECT. AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLICATION OR REPRODUCTION OF THIS REPORT, CONCLUSIONS OR EXTRACTS FROM OR REGARDING IT, IS RESERVED PENDING OUR WRITTEN APPROVAL, AS A MUTUAL PROTECTION TO THE CLIENT. THE PUBLIC, AND OURSELVES. City of Carlsbad June 4, 1998 Building Inspection Department 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, California 92009 SUBJECT: Project No. 1106J41 Rehabilitation of Residence 2723 Lyons Court Carlsbad, California Ladies and Gentlemen: We refer to our Report of Limited Site and Structural Investigation, same subject as above, dated April 22, 1998. The property under discussion is more particularly referred to as Assessor's Parcel No. 167-391-32, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California. We observed that the soils encountered during construction did not differ sufficiently from those anticipated to have an effect on the recommendations made in the above-mentioned report. This is to verify that the small diameter piles driven under subject permit have been driven to the specified capacity or greater. To the best of our knowledge, all the work requiring special inspection has been completed in accordance with the permit requirements. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact this' office. Respectfully submitted, CATLIN ENGINEERING ASSOC., INC. WILLIAM G. CATLIN ;A n+ ID E G CIO . No.1157ca Exp. 12-31-00 Distr. (3) Addressee WGC/gra F:\WP\100-1 49\106J41.604 t G. II Ii It No. 194 II II tk '. Exp. 12-31 -00 * * Q 9 #' !d Geologists OF CMY2V' EsGil Corporation In Partnership with government for Building Safety DATE: MAY 14, 1998 JURISDICTION: CARLSBAD PLAN CHECK NO.: 98-1307 SET: I PROJECT ADDRESS: 2723 LYONS COURT PROJECT NAME: FOUNDATION REPAIR j=NT U PLAN REVIEWER U FILE U The plans transmitted herewith have been corrected where necessary and substantially comply with the jurisdiction's building codes. The plans transmitted herewith will substantially comply with the jurisdiction's building codes when minor deficiencies identified below are .resolved and checked by building department staff. The plans transmitted herewith have significant deficiencies identified on the enclosed check list and should be corrected and resubmitted for a complete recheck. The check list transmitted herewith is for your information. The plans are being held at Esgil Corporation until corrected plans are submitted for recheck. The applicant's copy of the check list is enclosed for the jurisdiction to forward to the applicant contact person. The applicant's copy of the check list has been sent to: U Esgil Corporation staff did not advise the applicant that the plan check has been completed. Esgil Corporation staff did. advise the applicant that the plan check has been completed. Person contacted: Telephone #: Date contacted: (by: ) Fax #: Mail Telephone Fax In Person LI REMARKS: By: All Sadre Enclosures: Esgil Corporation El GA E] CM DEJ El PC 5/5 trnsmtl.dot 9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208 • San Diego, California 92123 • (619) 560-1468 • Fax (619) 560-1576 . VALUATION AND PLAN CHECK FEE JURISDICTION: CARLSBAD PLAN CHECK NO.: 98-1307 PREPARED BY: SADRE DATE: 5/14 BUILDING ADDRESS: 2723 LYONS CT. BUILDING OCCUPANCY: R3 TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: VN BUILDING PORTION BUILDING AREA VALUATION VALUE (s q. ft.) MULTIPLIER ($) FOUNDATION REPAIR Air Conditioning Fire Sprinklers TOTAL VALUE I - I 10,000k UBC Building Permit Fee: $ UBC Plan Check Fee: ESGIL FEE $ 84.37 Comments: * PER APPLCIANT Sheet I of I valuefee.dot PLANNING/ENGINEERING APPROVALS PERMIT NUMBER CB ADDRESS E 7?. 3 RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL ADDITION MINOR (<$10,000.00) DATE TENANT IMPROVEMENT PLAZA CAMINO REAL VILLAGE FAIRE COMPLETE OFFICE BUILDING 0TH PLANNER (A4i%.e.4—.. DATE ENGINEE2'7 DATE C:\WP51FILES\BLDG.FRM Rev 11/15/90 ljoil5 Qou,r - - ---,..... .Legend - - Property Line ---c--- Center Line 0 Pipe Piles =Grade Bream / Top of Slope Toe of Slope ;PROPOSED FOUNDATION REPAIR (PIPE PILES & GRADE BEAM) . - FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE .": To c-c,, 1 . :...:. ...... ac-c,j : I • I 51. ..... ___ ,VCir: 1vfl7 ,/27juI a 7. •••• / -444 3,ez. Yb - Il Engineer 5,93Q '' Catlin Engineering Assoc., Inc. I I William G. Catlin RCE 11 579 GE 194 I . . \ 7: 279/L QITi.j4Ck. & ENERAL NOTES 0. G Special inspection is required for pile installation only. Special inspection to be performed by Catlin ID Engineering Assoc., Inc. A certificate of satisfactory completion of work requiring special inspection must be completed and submitted to the building inspector. c IDNOG Piles to be driven to specified capacity or greater. Specified capacity is 18,000 lbs. Piles to be tested randomly for proper resistance. Pile spacing to be determined by the engineer. - . Actual pile depth will be determined in the field. Design prepared by Catlin Engineering Assoc., Inc., their report dated 4PItLDZ., 1998. All concrete to be 2,000 psi. ... p29 PROJECT NO. 1106J410 Site Address 272:3 Lyons Court Carlsbad Client Mr. Tim Pletcher 2723 Lyons Court 12 157 CD 9 Carlsbad, CA 92004 12-31-00 )) \2JV " A.P.N. 167-391-32 Contractor Atlas Footing Repair, Inc. Lic #622523 Valuation $ 10,000.00 PAGE 1 OF 4 OF CALC'S Project No.//,_9,0 CHECK LOADS TO BE SUPPORTED BY PIPE PILES PLACED TO SUPPORT RESIDENCE LOCATED AT: 723 LYôAJS Coaler— QLsMb FOR: 47U75 FOg7?,t/C/'E? (client) ASSUME ROOF TRUSS (GREATEST LOAD) ASSUME ROOF LEAD = 35 PSF (D+L) ASSUME INTERIOR WALL LOAD = 10 PSF (FLOOR) EXTERIOR WALL - 120 PLF FOUNDATION - 225 PLF LOADING ROOF 35 X 46/2 = 805 WALL (INT) 10 X 16/2 = 80 WALL (EXT) 120 FOUNDATION 225 1230 PLF LOAD FOR 6' 6 X 1230 = 7380 SMALL DIAMETER PILES RATED AT 18000 // ULT 180001.7380 2.4 > 1.5 F.S. OK .; PAGE 2 OF 4 OF CALCS Project No. ,47 c CALCULATE DESIGN STRESSES ON VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF PIPE PILES, PILE CAPS, AND TEMPORARY SUPPORTS ALL RELATED TO UNDERPINNING A PORTION OF THE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT: 07Z3 (-YytJ5 CLT PILE CAP - SEE WELDING DRAWING ON PAGE 6 OF THIS PERMIT PACKAGE 1c /J1.., NOTE: 1) - WELD IS [70,000 ° WIRE 70 K YIELD SIR - STRUCT SHAPES = A-36 - SHEAR STRENGTH = .4Fy I _ cr c •00 - Fv WELD = (.4) (70k) 28 KSi - Fv MEMBER (.4) (36 KSi) = 14.4 KSi THEREFORE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR IN PARENT METAL, NOT WELD Moments about - 18,000 X 5 = 6430 < () (14,400) 4 (14") 1 OK WELD ON TOP OF PIPE 'v( (3.125) = 9.8" WELD ON - 3" + 3" = 6 15.8" 18,000 x 5 = 5696 < 12 14,400 4 (15.8") 1 oK PAGE 3 OF 4 OF CALCS Project No. f IO(,jt)j CALC'S CONTINUED... STRESSES ON PILE CAP WELDS ARE LESS THAN /2 ALLOWABLE STRESS. THEREFORE, ONLY PERIODIC INSPECTION IS REQUIRED. THE PIPE CONNECTORS AND SCREW JACKS HAVE NO STRESS IMPOSED ON THE WELDS AS A RESULT OF STRUCTURAL LOADS SUPPORTING THE RESIDENCE, THEREFORE SPECIAL INSPECTION - NOT REQUIRED. OESSio,j, lie 1 CO N0.11579 L Lu Exp. 12-31-Qoj rn * d C,vL 4'Op CA\'' 9 PAGE 4 OF 4 OF CALCS Project No. CHECK PIPE COLUMN FOR BENDING FIND ALLOWABLE ECCENTRICITY 1 2" SCM. 80 PIPE A53 GRADE B OR A501 Fy = 35 KSI Fy = 36 KSI MAX BENDING CAPACITY @ ½ Fy Moment applied to pipe column at bottom of cap Applied Moment = to Pile Cap 18K e Applied Moment to Pipe Pile at 12" from end = 18K e" = .1.5K e 12" s = .731 ½ Fy = 23.3 Ksi s = ui/f = .731 = 1.5 K e 23.3 Ksi e = (.731) (23.3) (1.5) DWIGHT SHELLEY Z . (619)460-1710 . (619) 460-1038 FAX / CUSTOM STEEL FABRICATION I P 30 YEARS EXPERIENCEJ CON. UC. 501.824 A.W.S.CERTIFIED/ 7952 NORTH AVE. LEMON GROVE CA 91945 I I I I I h° c" I I V'v (NO I I A A JOB j(07L/ SHEET NO OF_____ CALCULATED BY: DATE___ CHECKED BY___________________ DATE SCALE A/o SC4LC C 41t4Yi? JOB PiDe Connector DWIGHT SHELLEY' t.. ..Z (619)460-1710 (619) 460-1038 FAX ) CUSTOM STEEL FABRICATION 1 30 YEARS EXPERIE4CE 1 w CON. LtC5Oi.824 A.W.S.CERTIFIEDI / 7952 NORTH AVE. . LEMON GROVE, CA 91945 tflCIO &/drQ —tH '111 'I I I I.' I I 1 2) 'pjiE 'sell ,L I I I 'ISLIPIOVEIRiV2i"m'T I I 'U !G WLt'I AL-I-i F.oLi. I I I I SHEET NO OF_____ CALCULATED BY: DATE_____ CHECKED BT DATE SCALE Nc>sc,1L I I I I I ca UANZrrY :1 II • • H HH\P4 (.'.DWIGHTSHELLE'(" I (619)460-1710 I ' Z (619) 460-1038 FAX I i J013___ SHEEF 1o_________ OF_____ CUSTOM STEEL FABRICATION I I I CALCULATED BY:____________ pr 30 YEARS I EATE CON. LIç. 501,824 A.W.S.CERTIF!D! I CHECKED- 79V W NORTH AVE. . LEMON GROVE, CA 91945 I DATE_____________________________ SCALEpJoSc,L6 IhV111rtr I ll/Ill 1 'rI wj 2-3 Ivil H H H I I I i Ø CATLIN ENGINEERING ASSOC., INC William G. Catlin, President . CE11579GE194 440 Highland Avenue . Mark B. Catlin, Vice President CE 40570 GE 2179 El Cajon, California 92020-5222 4(619) 588-8500 FAX (619) 447-3944 THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF OUR CLIENT FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROJECT. AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLICATION OR REPRODUCTION OF THIS REPORT, CONCLUSIONS OR EXTRACTS FROM OR REGARDING IT, IS RESERVED PENDING OUR WRITTEN APPROVAL, AS A MUTUAL PROTECTION TO THE CLIENT. THE PUBLIC, AND OURSELVES. City of Carlsbad May 1, 1998 ATTN: Building Department 2075 Las Palmas Carlsbad, California 92009 SUBJECT: Project No. 1106J41 Rehabilitation of Residence 2723 Lyons Court Carlsbad, California Ladies and Gentlemen: At your request, the undersigned has reviewed their report dated April 22, 1998, inspected the subject residence and .grounds, and has reviewed the proposal prepared by ATLAS FOOTING REPAIR INC., to perform repair procedures on subject property. This property is more particularly referred to as Assessor's Parcel No. 167-391-32, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California. The purpose of the site inspection and review of any available*documents was to draw certain conclusions as to the condition of the site and to the applicability of this particular repair procedure to the site under discussion. On our review of the topographic .and soils data available, our thorough inspection as well as survey of the "topography" of the house floors, and our review of the contract proposal, it is our judgement that: I. In our professional opinion, the soils under the house will not experience detrimental lateral movement. 2. Upon completion of the pile driving, we will submit a certification that the piles have been driven to the specified capacity. Respectfully submitted, CATLIN ENGINEERINQ ASSOC., INC. Distr. (2) Addressee Y<W IAM G. CA co .,CD No. 11579 rz G. Exp. 12-31 .00 rT7 and Geo\ts 0CH OP ' \1i CAL1>' POST OFFICE Box 86 EL CAJON, CA 92022-0086 ATUS (619) 447-7768 FAX 588-9565 FOOTING REPAIR INC. a foundation you can depend on LICENSE# 622523 CALTRANS CERTIFIED DBE SWBE CT-016695 fl [I: Proposal and Contract Mr. Tim Fletcher 2723 Lyons Court Carlsbad, California 92008 Dear Mr. Fletcher: Re-Revised: April 23, 1998 Revised: April 9, 1998 Date: March 23, 1998 Project No. 1 106J410 17601 434-7338 We propose to furnish all materials and perlonn all labor necessary to complete the following: All the work set forth on the back of this proposal, to be done at 2723 Lyons Court, Carlsbad, California. All of the above work to be completed in a substantial and workmanlike manner according to standard practices _r NOTE: Payment through Escrow may also be arranged. Please contact the billing department or see be/ow for source of payment. OPTION A: Add drain lines in rear and east side yard. add $1,570.00 to total contract price. Any alteration or deviation from the above specifications involving extra cost of material or labor will only be executed upon written orders for smite, and will become air extra charge over the sum mentioned in this contract. All agreements must be made in writing. The above contract price subject to review and possible revision if not accepted within thirty 1301 days of the date of this proposal. Distr. 121 Addressee (1) Mrs. Fletcher, fax 760-431-7811 (1) Admin. JCF/cs/bs FtWPl100.149n106J4 101,401 Respectfully submitted, ATLAS FOOTING REPAIR, INC. 8622523 FISHER, President ACCEPTANCE You are hereby authorized to furnish all materials and labor required to complete the work mentioned in the above proposal, for which agree to pay the amount mentioned in said proposal, and according to the terj8-theeof. ()J ACCEPTED source of payment: [/-J,Iiy check enclosed I Imailing check today I ]other (explain) (please check one) I ]escrow cc.. phone II, and escrow #:_________________________ Contractors are required by law to be licensed and regulated by the You, the buyer, may cancel this trans- Contractor's State License Board, which has jurisdiction to action at any time prior to midnight of investigate complaints against contractors if a complaint is filed the third business day after the date within three years of the date of the alleged violation. Any of this transaction. Please refer to the queipns concerning a contractor may be referred to the Registrar "Notice of Cancellation". of theJBoard at: Contractor's State License Board, 3132 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento, California, 95826. NOTICE TO OWNER \ Unde the Mechanics' Lien Law, any contractor, subcontractor, laborer, supplier, or other person or entity who helps \ to imnrove your property but is not paid for his or her work or supplies, has a right to place a lien on your home. "land, br property where the work was perlornmmed and to sue you in court to obtain payment. \ -- PAGE 2 OF 2 PROJECTNO. 1106J410 SITE: 2723 LYONS COURT DATE: MARCH 23, 1998 ATLAS FOOTING REPAIR, INC. SCOPE OF WORK 1. Prepare documents, acquire permits as necessary, 13 allow for costs of delays for inspections. Please be aware that we have assumed that this structure . presently conforms to building codes and work on it has been permitted through the proper regulatory agencies. We have made no allowance for corrective work other than that which is set forth in this proposal. Cut and remove portions of the existing exterior concrete slabs as necessary on the east and south sides of the house. Excavate for and install 6 pipe piles along the southwest corner of the house. (NOTE: Pipe piles to be spaced not greater than 6 feet on centers. Tops of 2 foot wide concrete pile caps will have less than 4 feet between them - edge to edge. City of San Diego Standards provide that this spacing will support unreinforced foundations.) Excavate for and install an 12 inch by 24 inch grade beam steel doweled to the existing footing and/or slab with No. 5 steel dowels driven at least 9 inches into predrilled 5/8-inch diameter holes spaced not greater than 32 inches on centers on east side of house straddle of the crack. Reinforce grade beam with 8 No. 5 bars, 4 each placed top and bottom of beam. Install steel jacking plates. Please note that we will make no effort to save or protect the plant materials overlying the excavations. If you desire to save these plants, we suggest that you arrange with your gardener to remove and save these plants during the period of our work. Insofar as we can, we will avoid damage to the established decorative trees. We will exercise reasonable care in protecting the improvements from damage but have made no allowance in this proposal for making repairs to them. Please note that we have made no allowance for cosmetic repairs to the structure such as any patching, texturing, repainting, or replacement of floor coverings. We suggest that you contact one who specializes in these items for proper redecoration. We further note that we have made no allowance for repairs to asphalt or concrete driveway surfacing which may experience minor cracking and tracks of dumpsters if dumpsters or other heavy equipment traverse them. We will exercise reasonable care in avoiding damage to these surfaces. Excess soil and waste concrete may be generated as a result of our work. We plan to dispose of any excess concrete offsite and the excess soil offsite /or onsite at a location of your choosing. 6. Jack up the foundation so that it is more or less at 17. We are anticipating that any utilities passing the same elevation as the rest of the house. We through our excavation zone are conventional in note that the settlement that has occurred has nature and in reasonably good condition. We are • resulted in a permanent "set" of the structure. If expecting that any damages to water lines or other we were to raise the structure all the way to its utilities can be repaired more or less within the original "level" condition, we would very likely limits of the trenches. If water service or other create distress cracks during our "corrective" utilities require substantial replacement we will bill activities. In fact we expect that this lifting will cause some cracks. those costs additionally (notifying you prior to • doing the work). WE ESPECIALLY NOTE THAT THIS CONTRACT DOES NOT INCLUDE WORK ON 7. Place concrete around the tops of pipe piles and SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. WE WILL SLEEVE WITH jacking plates forming the concrete pile cap 2-INCH PLASTIC PIPE AT LOCATION(S) WHERE supporting the existing foundation. YOU DIRECT SO THAT YOUR LANDSCAPER MAY INSTALL OR REINSTALL ANY PORTIONS OF THE 8. Replace concrete slabs removed under Item No. 2 above with 5-inch thick concrete reinforced with SYSTEM THAT ARE REMOVED TO CARRY OUT THIS CONTRACT. Further, if water heaters, spas, No. 5 bars spaced not greater than 32 inches on air conditioning Units or other facilities need to be centers each way and placed at midheight of slab. removed for our access, we suggest that you have Slab to be doweled to existing footings or slabs the applicable tradesman do so. We have no such with No. 5 steel dowels driven at least 7 inches tradesmen in our crews and have made no into predrilled 5/8-inch diameter holes spaced not allowance for repairs to these facilities. If we are greater than 48 inches on centers. required to move such items, we can only exercise • ordinary care in handling them. Please be aware that concrete shrinks upon curing and shrinkage cracks are not uncommon nor are 18. Our differential raising of the house through jacking they a structural defect. Shrinkage cracks are will result in tending to close some of the cracks usually less than 1/16 inch in width with limited, if that have been caused by this movement. any, vertical offset. However, it is also likely that filler in old cracks will pop out and some cracks will appear. 9. Fill and seal the exposed cracks (See Item No. 11, below) in floor slab of residence only (not garage) with Epoxy material. Grind floor adjacent to cracks 19. At the completion of the project, and after receipt of the final payment, Atlas Footing Repair, Inc., will to create a relatively smooth surface as necessary. provide a 5-year limited warranty on defects in labor and materials. Please be aware further that Please note that epoxy (after being allowed one of the purposes of this warranty is to provide 12 hours to set up) is a solid material, with no to you or to subsequent owners prompt correction liquid or stain that could leach out into the of defects or failures that may occur as a result of overlying vinyl. On the other hand, concrete is our work without the costs and delays of legal somewhat porous and moisture can come up consultation for you as well as for us. Therefore, through porous concrete (not necessarily cracks) we will not be responsible for damages or costs and stain vinyl from underneath, that result from the property owner's pursuit of any other remedies unless property owner exhausts the 10. Cut 2 slots each 36 inches in length straddle of the remedies available in this warranty offer. larger cracks and epoxy one No. 5 reinforcing bar • into each of these slots. 20. We will arrange for inspection of the site prior to the work done by Atlas Footing Repair, Inc., and 11. PLEASE NOTE THAT HAVE MADE NO _WE provide a report for proper design of the Jr rLL,%Jn vcnui.,o. yve SUWyUbt tiidt yuu contact a professional carpet/tile installer for proper ciiyiiieer is iiiciuueu iii this contract price. removal and reinstallation. We suggest that you 21. By virtue of receiving an executed contract, we have all the floor covering lifted rather than limit it assume that we are authorized to work on the • - at?o nnt— e& ____ __ have been discovered • to where the crack(s) already (the price does not change as long as all our epoxy property Under discussion. lfthe work is near the property line, we assume further that permission work is done-in-one visit). If it is necessary for has been obtained to trespass on that adjacent workman-to return for additional work because the property.. We have not included costs of any . floor covering has not all been lifted, there will be surveying in this proposal. • an additional charge. 22. This agreement represents the entire and integrated 12. All trades to clean up their own debris. . agreement, between theOwner and Contractor and '. supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement j may be amended only by written instrument signed by both Owner and Contractor • • . • JCF\cs\bs • CATLIN ENGINEERING ASSOC., INC William G. Catlin, President . CE 11579 GE 194 440 Highland Avenue Mark B. Catlin, Vice President AD CE 40570 GE 2179 El Cajon, California 92020-5222 (619) 588-8500 FAX (619) 447-3944 THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF OUR CLIENT FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROJECT. AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLICATION OR REPRODUCTION OF THIS REPORT, CONCLUSIONS OR EXTRACTS FROM OR REGARDING IT, IS RESERVED PENDING OUR WRITTEN APPROVAL, AS A MUTUAL PROTECTION TO THE CLIENT. THE PUBLIC. AND OURSELVES. Atlas Footing Repair, Inc. April 22, 1998 Attn: Ms. Jan Fisher P.O. Box 86 El Cajon, California 92022-0086 Subject: Project No. 1106J41 Limited Site and Structural Investigation Single Family Residence 2723 Lyons Court Carlsbad, California Ladies and Gentlemen: In accordance with your request, we have performed a limited site and structural investigation of the subject property. This property is more particularly referred to as Assessor's Parcel No. 167-391-32, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California. The purpose of this investigation was to attempt to evaluate the structural competence of this residence, its appurtenances and site relying entirely on readily observable evidence, information provided to us, both spoken and. written, and our engineering judgment. Evidence of historic distress may well not now exist because of repairs or redecoration regardless of whether the source of the distress was repaired or not. Please understand that conditions we are observing now may change or defects not observable now may manifest themselves in the future. We have not performed a subsurface soils or geologic investigation. If you are considering remodeling, you should authorize further investigation to verify the feasibility or even permissibility of remodeling this residence. Structural calculations were not performed; however, apparent structural adequacy was qualitatively reviewed based on the observed distress or lack of distress. It is our understanding that there is no litigation in progress or pending, nor has there been previous litigation related to structural or geotechnical conditions at this property. In order to accomplish this purpose, we inspected the site and surrounding facilities, on November 25, 1997, and April 22, 1998, and reviewed the results of soils engineering work performed by this firm in the general vicinity. Consulting Engineers and Geologists PAGE 2 APRIL 22, 1997 PLETCHER/LYONS COURT JOB NO. 1106J41 1.. From our discussion, we understand that: The subject residence is approximately 19 years old. This property is in escrow for sale and you desire a visual evaluation of the structural competence of the residence, its appurtenances and supporting soil by someone qualified to make such an evaluation. You are aware of distress and you desire that these and any other apparent problems be analyzed, that a procedure be recommended for correction, for City of Carlsbad permitting requirements. During our inspection, we were provided a copy of the results of a Manometer Study. This study indicated a floor slope of approximately 2 inches, with the low point being in the southwest corner. 2. From our inspection, we determined that: A. For purposes of this report, we will assume that the residence faces north and that this portion of Lyons Court is a cul-de-sac which runs more or less north-south. Topographically, the site is a more or less level pad. The property to the west is approximately 10 feet lower than subject property and separated by a slope constructed at a gradient of about 2.0 horizontal to 1.0 vertical or flatter. The property to the northeast is about the same elevation as subject property. To the rear (south) a slope falls at a gradient of about 2.0 horizontal to 1.0 vertical, a height of maybe 35 feet. The surface and near surface soils are reddish brown clayey sands, similar to those in the general area which we have previously sampled and tested in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the City and County of San Diego and found to be moderately expansive. Expansive soils swell with increasing moisture content and shrink with decreasing moisture content. Please be aware that we have not performed the functions normally carried out in a "Termite Inspection" nor made any attempt to check the roof in terms of its structure or weather- tightness. We certainly cannot assure that we have found and reported on all the cracks that might exist in this slab. Slab cracks of structural importance usually occur along with observable distress in the walls and/or ceiling and can often be felt through carpet. Most tile or vinyl-type floor coverings that have been in place for a year or more are sensitive to differential floor movements and usually reveal them. We note that it is not our intention to provide an exhaustive list of defects in the floor slab or the superstructure but to recite typical and representative defects which we find. PAGE 3 APRIL 22, 1997 PLETCHER/LYONS COURT JOB NO. 1106J41 During our inspection of the interior of the residence, we found the walls and ceiling of the front entry to be in good condition. We observed some distress on the east side of the arch leading into the living room. The walls and ceiling of the living room were in good condition. We did not find any distress in the kitchen or dining room. The front door fit its opening well and operated properly. We found the walls and ceiling of the southeast (master) bedroom to be in good condition. We noted some distress in the ceiling of the hall which was pulling apart. There was maybe 3/16 inch space spreading from the attic scuttle. We observed some cracks rising from the door leading into the east bedroom. We lifted a portion of the carpet and found a slab crack about 1/4 inch in width. We lifted the carpet in the hall and found the same crack which also ran out near the front door. We noted some distress above the arch leading into the northeast bedroom. The garage slab was generally in good condition. During our inspection of the exterior of the residence, we found the stucco on the east side to be generally in good condition. We observed a crack in the edge of the slab about 1/4 inch in width with some distresses around the window just above it. There was a sidewalk along the east side of the house, and with a series of perhaps 8 ft. blocks. . The blocks on the south end of the east side had drifted south perhaps as much as 1 inch. The stucco on the north side of the house was in good condition. The stucco on the west side of the house was generally in good condition. The west-facing French doors fit their openings well and operated properly. The roof was drained by eave gutters. The downspouts discharged into tightl ines. The drainage in the yard appears to be generally well maintained. However, we would expect some ponding during rain or heavy irrigation. 3. Based on the above discussions, observations, our review of available documents, and our experience in the general area, we draw the following conclusions: A. Please note that we have not evaluated the overall stability of the slopes around this residence. In order to draw conclusions about the stability of any slopes, we would have to perform a full-scale subsurface soils investigation which is beyond the scope of this limited site and structural investigation. According to in-house data, the nearest known landslide is located 1/4 mile away to the northeast of subject site. PAGE 4 ' APRIL 22, 1997 PLETCHER/LYONS COURT JOB NO. 1106J41 The predominant foundation soils are expansive. Under current conditions, special design and constructi.on considerations are applied to houses being built in these areas. Special design has been required by building regulations since 1966 so therefore it is our judgment that a special method was chosen at the time of construction. We believe that the crack system in the slab resulted primarily from shrinkage of this relatively large slab early in the, life of the slab. For residential slab-on-grade construction, excess water, is sometimes added to the concrete to make it easier to place. Further, from time to time, concrete is placed in hot weather. Both of these conditions tend to increase shrinkage in the slab during the curing process. Frequently, welded wire fabric is included in the slab design but some or all of it may not be pulled up into the concrete during placement (and therefore remain in the soil and never reinforce the concrete). Therefore, we judge that the possible combined circumstance of excessive shrinkage caused by high temperature and high moisture content, and possible discontinuity in the reinforcing contributed to this crack system. We do not believe that this alone is an indication that substantial new or continuing movement will occur. We judge that the subsidence was contributed to by the relaxation of the slope (slope creep). This relaxation is not necessarily an indication of imminent failure nor should it alone be inferred as a warning of long term failure. Some soils, particularly expansive ones, are subject to creep if they are constructed on a slope and allowed access to water. Greater amounts of water tend to exacerbate the slope creep effect. This slope creep tends to stretch and settle the structures supported near the soil surface. The structures or portions of structures nearest the top of slope will tend to move both horizontally and vertically the greatest amount. We do not suggest that this slope creep has absolutely stopped. It is possible that the floor slab crack was expanded by the stretching of the structure and improvements, which resulted from Lateral Fill Extension. It is generally understood that expansive soils tend to swell and heave the foundations and slabs as moisture increases and they tend to shrink and allow foundations and slabs to subside as they dry out. Expansive soils also expand horizontally depending on their confinement. If an expansive mass (such as the filled ground on this site) is progressively wetted by irrigation water that percolates down, these expansive soils will expand horizontally. This phenomenon is referred to as Lateral Fill Extension. Without a subsurface investigation, we cannot predict if this stretching has completed or if there is still saturation to take place in the deep fill soils. There may have been some compressible soils in the area of the subsidence. These compressible soils may have been improperly compacted filled ground or loose natural ground that was not properly prepared during construction or a combination of both. Upon increase in soil PAGE 5 APRIL 22, 1997 PLETCHER/LYONS COURT JOB NO. 1106J41 moisture as a result of normal rain and irrigation,-the strength of the soil was reduced and settlement occurred. Additional moisture up to and including saturation will progressively weaken this soil and result in additional settlement. We note that the slope in the floor is approximately 2 inches from high to low. The standard of levelness for floors in new construction is 1 inch or less overall slope in a residence. Regardless of total differential in a house, the slope should not exceed 1/2 inch in 4 feet. If a floor slopes more steeply than 1/2 inch in 4 feet, persons are likely to feel the slope when walking on the floor. If the floor slopes as much as 1 inch in 4 feet almost everyone will notice the slope. Another standard for existing houses is that the floor slope not exceed 1 inch in 20 feet. Clearly, the present difference in elevation exceeds. these acceptable maxima. The following conclusions are offered anticipating accomplishment of the repairs recommended below along with proper maintenance and control of landscaping and moisture. Under these circumstances we judge that - with respect to the foundations, the foundation soils and their effect on the structure - this residence will not suffer substantial structural distress nor accelerated structural degradation barring some sort of general catastrophe such as landsliding or a major earthquake. 4. In view of our above conclusions, we offer the following suggestions in an effort to mitigate the possible detrimental effects of the conditions which we have found: A. A GOOD SHARE OF THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS ARE BEING CARRIED OUT; HOWEVER, MANY OF THEM ARE OF A CONTINUING MAINTENANCE NATURE, SO WE WILL SET THEM FORTH IN FULL FOR THE USE OF PRESENT AND FUTURE OWNERS. We suggest that soil moisture be carefully controlled. Toward that end, eave gutters should be installed on eaves where they do not presently exist. We do not recommend plastic eave glitters in that they have a tendency to sag and therefore their function is diminished. Eave gutters should be periodically maintained so that they drain freely. Eave gutters should be drained by downspouts that discharge a minimum of 4 feet away from foundations or slopes. We especially note that collected surface and/or roof water must not be allowed to discharge into any French drains. All joints in hardscape surfaces should be caulked especially where they meet the foundation. So that storm waters are not allowed to concentrate, positive surface drainage should be maintained causing water to flow freely away from slopes and foundations and towards the street or public drainage way without intermediate ponding. Further, irrigation should be managed so as to avoid saturating soils near foundations or slopes. In dry periods, irrigation should be managed to maintain a reasonable level of moisture in the soil (similar to a moist garden). Please consult a landscape designer or contractor for specific input regarding plants PAGE 6 APRIL 22, 1997 PLETCHER/LYONS COURT JOB NO. 1106J41 that are drought tolerant yet able to stabilize slopes with their root systems, as this field of expertise is consistently changing and plant selection can be dependent on the ability of the soils on site to sustain growth of the various plants available, without aggravating slope instability with retained water weight. We suggest that the landscaping and drainage be maintained in accordance with the attached Appendix L and that this Appendix be passed to any new owners in order that they may maintain their property's value by affording the kind of care set forth therein. Please note that these above suggestions and Appendix L are not peculiar to this property but rather are a group of practical suggestions for good property maintenance which become more important when dealing with expansive soils, fill soils, or both. Please be aware that once the lot is purchased, it is the buyer's responsibility to maintain these safety features by observing a prudent program of lot care and maintenance. Failure to make regular inspection and maintenance of drainage devices and sloping areas may result in severe financial loss. In addition to his own property damage, he may be subject to civil liability for damage occurring to neighboring properties as a result of his negligence. B. We believe that if all of the corrective procedures set forth herein are implemented, the crack system in the floor slab will not be progressive. However, thermal shrinking and swelling of the separate concrete portions of the slabs will occur with changes in temperature. Further, except as a judgment call, it is difficult to verify instantaneously that a crack system is not progressive. Therefore, if the owner is willing to accept that there is always some element of risk at homes on sites with differential fill depths and/or expansive soils, then we offer the following as a procedure to bond the separated sections of concrete together and to avoid infiltration of moisture, bugs, etc. We recommend that the crack(s) in the house floor slab be filled and sealed with an epoxy-based adhesive placed in the cracks. Then a year or more later, the unbroken repair will substantiate termination of movement. We further recommend that 2 to 3 slots be cut straddle of the crack(s), utilizing 4-ft. long reinforcing bars, to be epoxied in to each one of these slots. Please be aware that epoxy will not prevent structural movement of foundations or structures, it will only seal the crack(s) and provide for a smooth floor. We recommend against ceramic tile being placed directly over a slab crack. Ceramic tile has very little elasticity and thermal movement of the two separated concrete slabs will reflect the crack up through the ceramic tile. The use of architectural linoleum (builder grade vinyl) laid between the slab and the tile to act as a slip sheet will tend to reduce the likelihood and magnitude of the tile cracks but will not necessarily prevent them. There are other patented products that are used as slip sheets. 0 S S PAGE 7 APRIL 22, 1997 PLETCHER/LYONS COURT JOB NO. 1106J41 C. There are a number of methods of dealing with soils that have moved after structures have been built over them. Unfortunately there is no truly inexpensive method. Among the more popular methods of stabilization are: Small Diameter Pipe Piles or Pin Piles, as shown on Appendix P Drilled Cast-in-Place Caissons and grade beams Driven Conventional Piles Compaction Grouting Sister Footings D. In prior cost feasibility studies concerning structures not larger than two-story, wood-frame construction we have found that, use of small diameter pin piles has resulted in a reduced repair cost. The cost is on the order of one—fourth (1/4) up to three—fourths (3/4) of conventional methods and provides equal or better reliability. This .method consists of driving 2—inch diameter extra strong pipes with engineered steel reinforced concrete pile caps. Their installation is also the least intrusive of the various systems. E. Under circumstances similar to this instant project, if caissons and grade beams were to be used, that cost would be on the order of twice the cost of these small diameter piles for equivalent reliability. Foundation repair by driven conventional piles is generally inappropriate for one individual single family residence. The set-up and dismantling costs (equipment move-on and move-off costs) are substantial. If these costs are all to be borne by a single residential repair rather than being distributed to a group of homes being repaired, this procedure becomes uneconomical. Foundation repair by compaction grouting anticipates stabilizing the soils which support the building. For relatively closely spaced residences, stabilization work on one residence may impact the structure(s) immediately adjacent. Occasionally if grout is injected near the face of a fill slope, the grout will escape before adequate compaction has taken place. The cost is a widely varying quantity highly dependent on site circumstances. We recommend that pin piles be placed at 5 to 6 feet on centers in the area of the southwest corner of the house. F. We have found from time to time that some patched drywall or plaster cracks reopen simply because of shrinkage in the patching plaster without any structural movement at all. Further, please be aware that frame structures do move in response to wind forces, seismic tremors, or even the activity of persons such as jumping or slamming a door. If the patches are not reinforced, this tiny bit of movement of the structure as a whole tends to concentrate where there is a weak spot such as a historic unsupported crack or joint that only has a thin skim of paint, spackle, or acoustic plaster and the crack reappears. S 40 PAGE 8 APRIL 22, 1997 PLETCHER/LYONS COURT JOB NO. 1106J41 If you desire more reliability in patched cracks, we suggest the following method. Rake out an area of the drywall or plaster about 2 inches wide straddle of the crack and 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep. Then place fiberglass tape and drywall mud in the raked out zone similar to the procedure used in taping and flushing any drywall seam. It is critical that the fiberglass be laid flat and built into the joint. If the fiberglass is flexed or placed in a "V' form, that will tend to dislodge the patch and have a greater likelihood of failing than if the fiberglass were not placed at all. Using a series of courses of drywall mud with drying allowed between courses eliminates the shrinkage cracking. Fiberglass tape is used rather than conventional paper tape for better reinforcing action. This builds up a reinforced section approaching 1/4 inch in thickness and reduces the likelihood of recurrence of cracks after the structure is stabilized. The previous recommendations are believed to be prudent, cost-effective measures that will help the improvements safely function with reduced risk of continued distress. The owner should recognize that there are other options available that may provide additional assurance to minimize possible foundation movement and building distress. While we are not requiring these, because we feel that there is a high likelihood that the previously recommended repairs will be successful, the owner should realize that there are other means available to further investigate and/or repair the deficiencies at this site. These repair recommendations represent the standard of practice, but are not absolutely certain to eliminate all possibility of future distress. We further recommend that we be authorized to review the design and construction of any corrective procedures in order to verify that our recommendations have been understood. Seemingly minor variations between our recommendations and the construction can result in essentially nullifying their advantageous effects. This would result in a waste of time, money and materials. If the work is not inspected by us, we offer no assurance that our recommendations will have the anticipated salutary effect. Please be aware that we will not inspect any contractor's work unless we have been notified at least 3 days in advance of the start of any work and are permitted and authorized to inspect the construction at all times while construction is being carried out. We especially note here that we have limited our investigation to the evidence available from visual inspection of the site, our discussion with Mr. Tom Fletcher and Ms. Jan Fisher, and our review of the available documents. Our findings and conclusions are based on the distress or lack of distress which we observed or was pointed out to us as well as the failure mechanisms which we inferred. Obviously, we have not included comments for distress by different mechanisms or in other portions of the property which we have not discovered or which have not been pointed out to us. It is possible that other parts of the structure will fail or move differentially which have not moved before. We do not take the position of recommending that you expend funds to fix something in anticipation of a POSSIBLE failure. In this analysis we only recommend repair of defects that have manifested themselves. . PAGE 9 APRIL 22, 1997 PLETCHER/LYONS COURT JOB NO. 1106J41 We suggest that you review the results of our inspection to verify that we have discovered the distress systems (if any) of which you are aware. We have recommended this level of investigation as the first phase of inquiry into this property. We note that if one of the purposes of the inquiry is to assign responsibility for the defects (if any) or to be assured that latent as well as obvious defects are addressed, then further investigation will be necessary. This will require subsurface investigation and or destructive testing of the building(s). If we have misunderstood your intentions as to the extent of this program of investigation please notify us so that we may modify our program and corresponding fees accordingly. The findings of this report are valid as of the present date. However, changes in the condition of a property can occur with the passage of time, whether they be due to natural processes, or the works of man on this or adjacent properties. In addition, changes in applicable or appropriate standards occur, whether they result from legislation, the broadening of knowledge, or the expectations of the client being served. Accordingly, the findings of this report may be invalidated, wholly or partially, by changes outside of our control. In keeping with the standard of practice, this preliminary report should not be relied upon after a period of one year. This report is not meant to imply nor does it offer any warranty whatsoever as to the future performance or value of the property. If repairs and rehabilitation work are performed, you should look to your contractor for a warranty. Use of this report is for the sole purpose of the client. It is not to be used by any subsequent parties, and is not to be relied upon, other than as information for evaluation by the client; second or third opinions are recommended. The opportunity to be of service is sincerely appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact this office. When you sell this property, we suggest that this report be passed on to the new owner(s). Appendices L, P, and Plate No. 1 are parts of this report. Respectfully submitted, CATLIN ENGINEERING ASSOC., INC. 61 WILLIAM G. CATLIN rsident RCE 11579 GE 194 Distr. (2) Addressee (w/Questionnaire) WGC/gra F:\WP\1 00-1 49\106J41#.422 2 NO.11579 CD Exp. 1231-00 (p OF -i CP\ CD No. 194 z LU Exp. 12-31-00 rn APPENDIX L LANDSCAPING AND DRAINAGE Landscaping should be accomplished such that it does not diminish and, where possible, enhances the surface drainage. We consider it absolutely imperative that present and future owners maintain adequate surface drainage facilities. Positive surface drainage should be maintained to cause water to flow away from foundations, retaining walls, and fill or cut slopes. "Positive Drainage" is defined as a slope of 2 percent (2 feet fall per 100 feet) for at least 5 feet away from foundations, retaining walls and slopes; thereafter drainage should be directed by either swales that fall at a gradient of at least 2 percent or subterranean tightline that falls at a gradient of at least 1 percent to a suitable discharge (street, storm drain, etc.) without intermediate ponding. We further recommend that complete roof gutters and downspouts be installed and that the discharge from these be carried at least 3 feet away from the foundations by downspout extensions, sloped concrete. . pavement, or other impervious drainage device. Thereafter, the discharge should flow into the "positive drainage" elements. All slopes should be planted with drought-tolerant, fire-resistant plants which meet the criteria established by local governing authorities. The irrigation regimen should be established to encourage deep root growth to improve surficial slope stability and to encourage dense surface coverage and therefore help control erosion. Irrigation should be kept to the minimum that is consistent with these recommendations and that maintains plant vigor. 3.. If future owners consider any revision in the existing grades, through the installation of retaining walls, pools, spas, Or landscaping that might change the surface drainage, then we strongly recommend that these considerations be reviewed by a representative of this office or other civil engineer competent in drainage and soil mechanics. 4. We strongly recommend that copies of this Appendix "L" be forwarded to the future owners and occupants of this project with every encouragement that the provisions herein be heeded. Improperly designed or maintained surface drainage can result in foundation, retaining wall, and slope failures, or worse. Well maintained surface drainage will help maintain the value of this property and reduce the potential for damage to adjacent ones. 0 What is CIE&LS? Gualt your hbme site against wet weathet As residents of San Diego, we're unaccus- tomed to heavy rainfall. Whenever unusually wet weather occurs, many San Diegans, par- ticularly those living on slopes or filled land, become worried about the condition of their home sites. Should they be? Generally, no. The Codes regulating filled land, excavating, terracing and slope construction in San Diego County are among the most stringent in California. They're adequate to meet almost any natural occurrence. There are, however, simple precautions that homeowners can take to maintain their home sites. Nature is haphazard in its cre- ation of all land, some of which becomes building sites. Though nature's imperfec- tions have been largely compensated for through careful engineering design and con- struction, homeowners can help protect their investment by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of their home sites, just as they do for their homes. As a public service, the San Diego chapter of the California Council of Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors has compiled this list of do's and don'ts as a guide to homeowners. In offering this guide, CCCE&LS advises that it accepts no responsibility for the actual per- formance of home sites or the structures located on the home sites. APPENDIX L PA2 OF 3 Wet Weather Maintenance of Home Sites THE DO'S AND DONTS FOR PROTECTING YOUR HOME SITE AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF WET WEATHER Prepared by San Diego Chapter of the California Council of Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors ©I990, Callomia Council of Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors, San Diego Chapter. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. The California Council of Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors was founded by a core of seven original members in San Diego more than 40 years ago. Today it is a statewide association of more than 700 member firms and 1,500 individual members in pri- vate practice. The San Diego chapter alone includes more than 85 member firms and 125 individual members in pri- vate practice. These members are actively involved in the process of preparing and reviewing the codes used by local government agencies to regu- late excavation, terracing, filled land and slope con- struction. For more information on CCCE&LS, or for a list of local civil engineers and land surveyors who are members of CCCE&LS, or if you would like addi- tional copies of this pamphlet, call or write: CCCE&LS, San Diego Chapter 3569 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 789-3375 APPENDIX L PAGE 3 OF 3 DO'S DO clear surface and terrace drains with a shovel, if nec- essary, and check them frequently during the rainy season. Ask your neighbors to do likewise. DO be sure that all drains have open outlets. Under the right conditions, this can be tested simply on a dry day with a hose. If blockage is evident, you may have to clear the drain mechanically. DO check roof drains, roof gutters and down spouts to be sure they are dear. Depending on your location, if you do not have roof gutters and down spouts, you may wish to install them. Because a roof is wide and fiat, it can shed tremendous quantities of water. Without gutters or other adequate drainage, water falling from the eaves ponds against foundation and basement walls. DO check all outlets at the top of slopes to be sure that they are dear and that water will not overflow the slope itself, causing erosion. DO keep drain openings (weep-holes) clear of debris and other material that could block them in a storm. DO check for loose fill above and below your property if you live on a slope or terrace. DO watch hoses and sprinklers. During the rainy season, little, if any, irrigation is required. Over-saturation of the ground is not only unnecessary and expensive, but can cause subsurface damage. DO watch for back-up in interior drains and toilets dur- ing a rainy season; this may indicate drain or sewer block- age. DO exercise ordinary precaution. Your house and build- ing site were constructed to meet certain standards that should protect against any natural occurrence, if you do your part in maintaining them. DON'TS 1. DON'T block terrace drains and brow ditches on slopes or at the tops of cut slopes. These are designed to carry away storm water runoff to a place where it can be safely distributed. Generally, a little shovel work will remove any accumulation of dirt and other debris that clogs the drain. If several homes are located on the same terrace, it is a good idea to check with your neighbors. Water backed up on their property may eventually reach you. Water backed up in surface drains will tend to overflow and seep into the ter- races, creatin. stable slopes DON'T permit water to gather above or on the edges of slopes (ponding). This will tend to either seep into the ground, loosen- ing fill or natural ground, or will overflow on the slope and cause erosion. Once erosion has started, it is difficult to control and severe damage may result rather quickly. DON'T connect roof drains, roof gutters and down spouts to subdrains. Instead, arrange them so that they will direct the water onto a paved driveway or the street where it may dissipate over a wide surface. Subdrains are constructed to take care of ordinary subsurface water and cannot handle the overload from roofs dur- ing a heavy rain. Overloading the subdrains could weaken your home's foundations. DON'T spill water over slopes, even where this may seem a good way to prevent ponding. This could cause erosion and, in the case of fill, could eat away carefully engineered and com- pacted land. DON'T drop loose fill over slopes. It is not compacted to the same strength as the slope itself and will tend to slide with heavy moisture. The sliding may dog terrace drains below, or may cause additional damage by weakening the slope. If you live below a slope, try to be sure that no loose fill is dumped above your property. DON'T discharge water into French drains close to slopes. French drains are sometimes used to get rid of excess water when other ways of disposing water are not readily available. Overloading these drains could saturate the ground and, if the drains are located dose to slopes, could cause slope failure in their vicinity. DON'T discharge surface water into septic tanks or onto leach- ing field areas. Not only are septic tanks constructed for a differ- ent purpose, but they tend to naturally accumulate additional water from the ground during a heavy rain. Overloading them artificially during the rainy season is bad for the same mason that overloading subdrains and French drains is bad, but is doubly dangerous because septic tank overflow can pose a serious health hazard, ROOF GUTTER DOWNSPOUT DRAIN PIPE PROVIDED flDAIkIA(' WITH POSITIVE LI OUTLET ONA TERRACE PAVED SURFACE FILL SLOPE - f _---' SI DON'T over-irrigate slopes. Naturally, ground cover of ice plant or other vegetation will require some moisture di.iring the hot summer months, but during the wet season, irrigation can cause ice plant and other heavy ground cover to pull loose, which not only destroys the cover, but could also start serious erosion. Generally, slopes acquire suffi- cient moisture from the rain. DON'T let water gather against foundations, retaining walls, and basement walls. These walls are built to with- stand ordinary moisture in the ground and are, where nec- essary, accompanied by subdrains to carry off excess. If water is permitted to pond against them, it may seep through them, causing dampness and leakage inside the basement, more important, the water pressure can cause heavy structural damage to walls. DON'T try to compact back-fill behind walls near slopes by flooding. Not only is flooding the least efficient way of compacting fine-grained soil, but it could also undermine or topple the wall. DON'T leave a hose and sprinkler running on or near a slope, particularly during the rainy season. This could satu- rate the ground and cause damage to the slope. DON'T block swales (shallow ditches) that have been graded around your house or the lot pad. They have been put there to quickly carry water toward the driveway, street or other positive outlet By all means, do not let blocked swales cause water to pond above slopes. BROW DITCH DRAINAGE TERRACE ORIGINAL GROUND SURFACE SURFACE DRAJIN DRAINAGE SWALE CUTSLOPE WEEP HOLES RnpA,Iu) FRENCH DRAIN COMPACTED ALL KEYED SLOPE AWAY FROM HOUSE TO PROVIDE POSITIVE DRAINAGE W FIRM GROUND AWAY FROM FOUNDATION CATLIN ENGINEERING ASSOC., INC. William aCatlin, President CE 11579 GE 194 440 Highland Avenue Mark B. Catlin, Vice President El Cajon, California 92020-5222 CE4o57o 4D (619) 588-8500 FAX (619) 447-3944 HOUSE .. ZZ - MIM FOOTING ,4L.... _CONCRETE FIL1.D JACK FORMING CONCRETE "PILE CAP" -,STEEL JACKING PLATE mm. TYPICAL. PIPE PILE . 2":SCHEDULE 80' ... .HHHHH / COMPRESSIBLESOILS ............1 LI1t :l! If FIRM NATURAL OR PROPERLY COMPACTED FILL SOIL . . p . FIRMiNATURAL OR PROPERLY COMPACTED SOIL . 1.1 P I L E C A P DE •S IG N "NO SCALE" ' 'APPENDIX P. Consulting Engineers and Geologists O CATLIN ENGINEERING ASSOC., INC William G. Catlin, President . CE11579GE194 440 Highland Avenue Mark B. Catlin, Vice President CE 40570 GE 2179 El Cajon, California 92020-5222 (619) 588-8500 FAX (619) 447-3944 THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF OUR CLIENT FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROJECT. AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLICATION OR REPRODUCTION OF THIS REPORT, CONCLUSIONS OR EXTRACTS FROM OR REGARDING IT, IS RESERVED PENDING OUR WRITTEN APPROVAL, AS A MUTUAL PROTECTION TO THE CLIENT. THE PUBLIC, AND OURSELVES. 2723 Lyons Court Carlsbad, California Project No. 1106J41 Plát T\Trl 1 April 22, 1998' 'Consulting Engineers and Geologists