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What is NYC BC § 1817.3.5?

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This section outlines the requirements for an evaluation report related to underpinning or alternate methods of support for buildings. It specifies the necessary information to be included, such as property address, methods evaluated, required modifications, assessment summaries, assumptions made, and justifications for omitted items. Applies to engineers preparing evaluation reports for building support methods.

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1817.3.5 Evaluation report.

BC § 1817.3.5

The evaluation report shall include the following items: 1. The address of the property.

2.A description of the acceptable method(s) of support, including underpinning or alternate methods of support, that were evaluated and found to be feasible.

3.A description of any required modifications to reinforce the existing building prior to the start of the underpinning or alternate method of support work.

4.A summary of the assessment required by Sections 1817.3.1 through 1817.3.4, including all test pit records, where performed, and any additional items deemed necessary by the engineer.

5.A list of all assumptions made in preparation of the evaluation report and a detailed plan for the verification of such assumptions.

6.If the engineer determined that specific items listed in Sections 1817.3.1 through 1817.3.4 were not required, a statement shall be included explaining the basis for that determination for each item that was not included.

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