According to AIA B201 the architect my order testing or inspections of work if they believe it to be in the best interest of the owner. If I had concerns of this nature I would first inform the owner, then consult with the structural engineer if the problem were structural (or not consult the...
As the architect in this situation I would report my concern to the contractor, and if they are still unresponsive I would issue written notice of the situation to the owner. Under AIA A101 Owner-Contractor Agreement the owner is entitled to either perform the required work themselves and remove the costs from the contract...
1. Visit site at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction or otherwise agreed in writing 2. Conduct deliberately and thoroughly 3. Review status of work 4. Don’t dictate construction means, methods, techniques, safety, etc. 5. Don’t instruct employees of contractor 6. Write field reports, provide copies to Owner, Contractor, consultants to keep them...
1. Spelled out in general conditions of contract 2. Must be approved by contractor before sent to architect 3. Architect’s approval does not relieve contractor of responsibility for deviation from CDs unless expressly noted in writing and architect has expressly approved in writing 4. Review is for conformance with design concept of construction documents...
1. CEQA 2. Coastal Act 3. Historical
1. Spread footing 2. Pier or Cassion and grade beam 3. Piles 4. mat foundation
1. Importance Factors • Essential Facilities (seismic) • 1.25-1.5 Hazardous Facilities (seismic) • 1.15 Wind (Essential & Hazardous) • 1 Standard Facilities 2. Liquefaction 3. Near-source maps add additional factors into design 4. Seismic Zones 3 & 4 cover California
Electrical engineer Mandatory Measures – must be complied with 1. Automatic time switch on lights 2. Exterior lighting controlled by photocell, etc 3. Bi-level switching. Prescriptive Requirements – minimum requirements that vary based on method of compliance 4. complete building method 5. area category method 6. tailored method Performance approach 7. energy budget
1. Occupancy separations (compartmentalization) 2. Sprinkler systems 3. Egress considerations 4. UL ratings
1. Architect is not responsible or qualified to handle existing hazardous materials. Owner to hire qualified services to verify and remove hazardous materials, and indemnify contractor, architect, architect’s consultants, etc. from any claims or damages having to do with the presence of hazardous materials 2. Must be removed from site or mitigated using the...