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Berkshire Place Update

Orange County BCC

March 1, 2016Slide2

Presentation Outline

Project Information

Background

Site Conditions

SummarySlide3

Presentation Outline

Project Information

Background

Site Conditions

SummarySlide4

Project Information

Location: West Orange County

Horizon West

Commissioner District 1

Townhouse Development

Builder Pulte Homes

Build-out period 2008-2011

140 unitsSlide5

Presentation Outline

Project Information

Background

Site Conditions

SummarySlide6

Background

Project Permitted under:

2007 Florida Building Code,

Residential

Section 105 Permit intent:

Permit issuance license to begin workMust meet technical requirements of

Florida Building Code.Slide7

Background

2007 Florida Building Code (FBC)

Section 109.3 Minimum Required Inspections:

Foundation

Framing

Sheathing (to include dry in)Roofing

Insulation

Final (performed after the building is

completed and ready for occupancy).

2007 FBC lath inspection was not a

required inspection.Slide8

Background

Typical townhouse construction

90 - 120 days:

Number of required inspection:

Building 8-10

Plumbing 4-5Electrical 3-4 Mechanical 3-4On site 20 -24 times during the 90 -120 days of construction . Slide9

Background

2007 Florida Building Code, Residential

Section R703.6.1

Exterior portland cement to comply with

ASTM C 926.

Section R703.6.1

Installation of lath comply with ASTM 1063.

ASTM C 926

A1.6 requires the contractor to examine all surfaces receiving

plaster prior to the application.Slide10

Presentation Outline

Project Information

Background

Site Conditions

SummarySlide11

Site Conditions

February 3, 2016 received email from attorney representing homeowner 7777 Moser Ave.

Indicating the following concerns:

Severe Stucco Cracking

Water intrusion

Rotten sheathing and rim joistLarge hole in the TJI’s (floor joist) Requested inspection to

provide direction to correct

and reconstruct.Slide12

Site Conditions

February 5, 2016 Inspection Building Safety

Observed:

Stucco Cracking/Water intrusion

Water damage to the sheathing

and rim joistLarge holes cut into TJI’s

exceeding manufacturers

specifications.Slide13

Site Conditions

February 15, 2016 received:

Pictures hole in TJI’s additional units

3

rd

Party Inspection Report (SEI) 7777 Moser Ave.February 22, 2016 Received 87 additional 3rd Party Limited Inspection reports with similar findings:Within reasonable

professional probability

stucco was not installed in

accordance with Code

in effect at the time.

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Site Conditions

On February 23, 2016 Inspection Holes in TJI’s

7777 Moser Ave.

Unprofessional workmanship

Lessened structural integrityPenetration/spacing not in accordance Manufactures Specifications.

12832 Salomon Cove Dr & 7741

Jailene

Dr.

Workmanship meets

minimum standards

Several pipe locations

questionable. Slide15

Site Conditions

February 23, 2016 Inspection Observed:

Cracking Stucco

No isolation of dissimilar materials

Missing case beads

Lack of expansion or control joints Slide16

Site Conditions

Correspondence February 19, 2016 from Pulte Group

indicates:

Sending survey for inspection February 22, 2016

Will be conducting destructive testing based on survey

Immediately address structural issue with hole in TJI’s

Continue the 558 mediation process with stucco concerns.Slide17

Presentation Outline

Project Information

Background

Site Conditions

SummarySlide18

Summary

Private 140 unit townhouse complex built by Pulte Homes from 2008 - 2011.

Required County inspections were performed at intervals specified by the Building Code in place at the time.

County contacted by attorney representing unit owners to view the conditions and offer direction. Inspector observed:

Stucco cracking/Water intrusion

Damage to structural wood membersDamage to floor system Slide19

Summary

Concerns with workmanship of floor system appears to be isolated to the unit at 7777 Moser Ave.

Since concerns with 7777 Moser Ave were first reported, 87 additional unit owners have come forward with concerns of improper stucco installation. Slide20

Berkshire Place Update

Orange County BCC

March 1, 2016