2618 RUCKER AVE 2018-01-01 MF Import

.11�.-��i_ii_^_1._� iii:'.�1 i i- " .., . .� � . [ngineer'S Inspection oi iht. prcqerty I_ocate� a, Page 15 2618 �nd 2626 Rucker Avenue, L'verell, 4Vashingfon . In at least one location, one of the supporting posts shows some crushing as a �esult the overstress. SPECIAL INSPECTION LIMI7ATIONS: Po�fions ot the fioors and the crawl space area were covered with trash and debris or other st�red items at the time of my inspeCtion, signifiCantly limiting my evaluation of the areas. Some of the floors were extremely dirty at the time of the inspection. This significantly limited by ability to evaluate them. CRAWL SPACE INSPECTlON RESTRICTION: Serious defciencies are more likely to be found in the underfloor crawl space than in any other location, It is extremely important that all portions ot it bE inspected. I was unable to inspect portions ot this crawl space because access is biocked by stored iterns. I recommend that provisions be made for the required access and that the crawi �pace be reinspected. CRAWL SPACE SKIRT: The skirt around lhe underilcor crawl space s not adequate to prevent animal and rudent entry. I recommend that it be modified oi replaced so that it meets the requirements of the buiiding code. CRAWI SPACE FLOOR: A portion of the ground in the underfloor crawl space ftas been covered with a concrete slab. This is usually done to facititate storage. Cf�AWL SPACE VAPOP, BkRRIER: No vapor barrier is provided in the underfioor crawl space. This is a common soun,e of excessive moisture which can cause a variety of serious preblems in the buildin�. All exposed soil should be covered with 4•mil or 1leavier polyethylene siieeting. SOIL-WOOD CQNTAC7: Soil-wood contact leads to decay and insect infestation. It is important ihat it be eliminated. I found it in the following locations in the underfloor crawl � .�=is R� . .. ' . .- '.._.�y _i��.�T�.:'� -:�t�}.r_ Cellulose debris has been leit in the crawl space. FOUNOATIOIJ: The foundation is wooden posts resting on small precsst piers. Around a portion of the perimeter the piers are supported on a shallow ribbon of concrete or rocks embedded in the concrete. Some of lhe interior piers are stacks ot loose stacked biocks or piles oi brick. Precast piers are not suitable for this use and often allow diHerential settlernent anc structurai deformation as has occurred in this building. The design was improper tor the load��g impesed by this building on the soil of this site. I found more than normal cracking in the small ribhon of concrete used fur the perimeter foundation. 7he individual piers and the src�ali concrete perimeier footing appear to be too small ;o provide reliable, stable structural support. In at least two locations, a post has apparently been lefl out ur removed from beneath the floor support beamc, It is important that new posts be instailed here to provide adequate suppor: to the structure above. �here are no secure connectors between the