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Typical changes that can erode the reliability of an existing geotechnical engineering report <br />include those that affect: <br />• the function of the proposed structure, as when it's changed, for example, from a parking <br />garage to an office building, or from a light industrial plant to a refrigerated warehouse, <br />• elevation, configuration, location, orientation, or weight of the proposed construction, <br />• alterations in drainage designs; or <br />• composition of the design team; the passage of time; man-made alterations and <br />construction whether on or adjacent to the site; or by natural alterations and events, such <br />as floods, earthquakes or groundwater fluctuations; or project ownership. <br />Always inform GeoTest's geotechnical engineer of project changes — even minor ones — and <br />request an assessment of their impact. Geotechnical engineers cannot accept responsibility or <br />liability for problems that occur because their reports do not consider developments of which <br />they were not informed. <br />Subsurface Conditions Can Change <br />This geotechnical or geologic report is based on conditions that existed at the time the study was <br />performed. Do not rely on the findings and conclusions of this report, whose adequacy may have <br />been affected by: the passage of time; by man-made events, such as construction on or adjacent <br />to the site; or by natural events, such as floods, earthquakes, or groundwater fluctuations. Always <br />contact GeoTest before applying the report to determine if it is still relevant. A minor amount of <br />additional testing or analysis will help determine if the report remains applicable. <br />Most Geotechnical and Geologic Findings are Professional Opinions <br />Our site exploration identifies subsurface conditions only at those points where subsurface tests <br />are conducted or samples are taken. GeoTest's engineers and geologists review field and <br />laboratory data and then apply their professional judgment to render an opinion about <br />subsurface conditions throughout the site. Actual subsurface conditions may differ — sometimes <br />significantly — from those indicated in your report. Retaining GeoTest who developed this report <br />to provide construction observation is the most effective method of managing the risks <br />associated with anticipated or unanticipated conditions. <br />2 <br />1lnformation in this document is based upon material developed by ASFE, Professional Firms Practicing in the Geosciences(asfe.org) <br />