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Domus
<br /> co m If S Domus Structural Engineering, LLC
<br /> J TRUCTI` RA1, P.O. Box 560
<br /> E N G I N E E R I N G I. L C Broomfield, CO 80038
<br /> 530-864-7055
<br /> projects@domusstruc.com
<br /> Appendix A:General Notes
<br /> GENERAL
<br /> • The contractor shall verify all dimensions,property setbacks,AHJ/HOA CC&R's,elevations and site conditions before
<br /> starting work and shall notify Domus Structural Engineering,LLC of any discrepancies.
<br /> •All report conclusions represent Domus Structural Engineering,LLC's best professional judgment based upon industry
<br /> standards.
<br /> • Resolve any conflicts on the drawings with Domus Structural Engineering,LLC before proceeding with construction.
<br /> • The design criteria used for this project&listed on the first page of the report is based on the engineers best judgement
<br /> and/or provided by the ATC council.AHJ specific requests may differ.Please contact our team if the design criteria needs to
<br /> be modified.
<br /> •A site visit was not physically conducted by Domus Structural Engineering,LLC.The accompanying calculations and
<br /> certification are provided with the understanding that the site building and construction standards meet an acceptable level of
<br /> industry standards.It shall be the contractors responsibility to identify any irregularities such as inconsistent framing
<br /> conditions,water damage,fire damage,cracked,split or noticeably deflecting framing members.
<br /> • Domus Structural Engineering,LLC is not responsible for enforcing safety measures or regulations.The contractor shall
<br /> design,construct,and maintain all safety devices including shoring and bracing,and shall be solely responsible for
<br /> conforming to all local,state and federal safety and health standards,laws and regulations.The contractor shall take
<br /> necessary precautions to maintain and insure the integrity of the structure during construction.If a lawsuit is filed by one of
<br /> the contractor's or subcontractor's employees,or any one else,the contractor will indemnify,defend and hold the owner and
<br /> Domus Structural Engineering,LLC harmless of any and all such claims.
<br /> • Any and all waterproofing shall be provided by the contractor.Domus Structural Engineering,LLC is not responsible for
<br /> waterproofing.
<br /> •All hardware shall be installed per manufacturer specifications and within specified design limitations.Domus Structural
<br /> Engineering,LLC assumes no responsibility for incorrectly installed hardware or hardware installed outside of the
<br /> manfacturer specifications.
<br /> USER RELIANCE
<br /> 9 Domus Structural Engineering,LLC was engaged by Blue Raven Solar(Client)to perform this assessment.This report and
<br /> the information therein,are for the exclusive use of the Client.This report has no other purpose and shall not be relied upon,
<br /> or used,by any other person or entity without the written consent of Dous Structural Engineering,LLC.Third parties that
<br /> obtain this report,or the information within shall have no rights of recourse or recovery against Domus Structural
<br /> Engineering,LLC,it's officers or employees.
<br /> ROOF MOUNTED ARRAYS
<br /> • If an analysis of a supporting stucture is included in our scope of work,the structural assessment only applies to the section
<br /> of the roof that is directly supporting the proposed solar PV system.
<br /> • No structural members can be cut for conduit,etc.,unless specifically shown.Obtain prior written approval for installation of
<br /> any additional conduit,etc.
<br /> • It is assumed that a standard quality of construction care was used to construct the original building.It shall be the
<br /> contractors responsibility to field verify any and all framing member supporting the proposed PV array are in adequate
<br /> condition.The contractor shall field inspect for sub-standard construction means,signs of dry rot,mold,fire damage,etc.and
<br /> notify engineer if any compromised material is found on site prior to starting construction.
<br /> • It is assumed that there have been no additional loads(HVAC or MEP equipment,additional layers of roofing,etc)added to
<br /> the building over the course of the structures histroy.The contractor and/or client shall verify this with the property owner and
<br /> notify Domus Structural Engineering,LLC if additional load has been added to the structure already.
<br /> • Flexible utility connections must be used at any building seismic joint.
<br /> • Care should be taken to ensure that PV arrays do not preclude drainage of rain water.
<br /> • Unless otherwise noted,construction material shall be evenly distributed if placed on framed floors or roofs.Loads shall not
<br /> exceed the allowable loading for the supporting members and their connections.
<br /> • All lags or wood screws at the roof shall be stainless steel and installed withing the middle 1/3 of the dimensional width of the
<br /> framing members.
<br /> •All fasteners shall be a minimum of 6"away from any truss panel or hinge joints,truss plates and/or member ends.Field
<br /> verify location of fasteners prior to starting construction.All fasteners shall be pre-drilled to avoid splitting existing lumber.
<br /> • Domus Structural Engineering,LLC is not responsible for downslope effects of snow shedding or sliding off of the PV array
<br /> nor any damage to downslope decks,roofs,walkways,landscaping,automobiles,pets,people,etc..If snow guards are
<br /> requested by the customer,notify Domus Structural Engineering,LLC.
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