3130 BROADWAY 2021-12-20 - Laserfiche WebLink

Description of Activity The City of Everett Permit Services performed a site visit for 3130 Broadway on 01/24/2019 from approximately 8 AM to 9 AM. The purpose of the site visit was to perform visual observations of the general condition of the building and of the condition of structural systems where exposed. Observations were generally performed from the outside,with limited observations of two first-floor spaces (i.e.,western-most unit, unit at midpoint of building). The second story was not accessible. Observations were also performed for the first-floor framing from the crawl space for the eastern one- third of the building;the remainder was not observed due to confined conditions. Observation Summary The general condition of the building was observed to be in a state of disrepair and deterioration. However,the observable portions of the primary structural system for the main building, including the post-and-beam gravity system in the crawl space,were observed to be in good condition. The building appears to have experienced relatively more vertical settlement for the east half of the building relative to the west half, but did not otherwise exhibit vertical or lateral instability. The observed portions of the knee brace system appeared in good condition,with braces intact and firmly connected to the gravity framing. Other conditions in the structural system were observed that: 1) do not provide a code- compliant structure based on current requirements, including a recognized lateral system;2) may benefit from additional investigation;3) may be improved or mitigate future issues by providing proactive retrofits; and 4)should be mitigated to prevent deterioration of the structure Conclusions Based on the observed condition of the building geometry as a whole,and the condition of the knee brace system,the building do not appear to be structural unsafe in its current condition. This assessment is based on the following code requirements: • IPMC Section 108.1.1:The structure does not appear unsafe as defined in this section. Aside from settlements and minor modifications to the gravity system,the system appears to be generally consistent with the likely original construction. The structure does not show signs that it is not performing as originally intended. • IPMC Section 108.1.5 Item 4:The gravity elements do not appear insufficient to carry the vertical loads on the structure. The vertical loading conditions on the structure have not changed from the originally-intended loads. • IPMC Section 108.1.5 Item 5:The building does not show signs of existing or imminent collapse. • IPMC Section 304.4:The gravity system appears capable of supporting dead and live loads. • IEBC Section 202:The building does not appear to meet the definition for a "dangerous" building. It is therefore not meet the definition of"unsafe"based on the gravity system. It is noted that while the building does not appear to qualify as unsafe based on the criteria of the IPMC, the building does lack a complete lateral system as defined in the current building code. The system provided likely lacks adequate capacity,and lacks positive connections between the posts and the 69(