395 Essex Street Fire Escape Repairs 2036 Creek Rd
KITTY HAW Kitty Hawk,NC 27949
252-655-1056
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Mark Audete April 61h, 2022
393 Essex Street
Salem,MA 01970
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STRUCTURAL REPORT
TIRE ESCAPE REPAIRS
395 ESSEX STREET
SALEM, MA 01970
An engineering review and evaluation was made for the repair work on the fire escape located at the subject
location. In accordance with the IFC Code: 1104.16.5.1 "Fire escape stairs and balconies shall be examined for
structural adequacy and safety every (5) five years by a Licensed Design Professional."An inspection report
shall be submitted to the fire code official.
The referenced fire escape was renovated due to rust and corrosion. All major structural connections and
handrails were re-welded where required..Silicone was applied to the steel connections. To mitigate future
corrosion, the structure was Electra brushed and prepared before the final rust preventative primer and industrial
enamel paint was applied. Gratings and railings were painted with Rustoleum® Gloss Black Enamel Paint. A
hammer test was conducted at random locations to determine steel integrity.
Work completed includes the following:
All stair treads re-welded with 70xx electrodes on both sides of the tread around 2 inches long
Treads have approximately 2 inches of weld per side on every stair tread
Welds done after the area is cleared of all paint and rust to obtain a clean weld
Re-weld all major structural connections
Re-weld all handrail connections as well as all brackets
Electra brush removal of all loose paint
Verify all wall attachments and silicone or hydraulic cement where necessary
Spot primed exposed metal area where needed
Paint entire fire escape with Industrial Enamel BLACK paint
Engineer certification letter stating that fire escape will pass all current load tests and meets all state
requirements
All structural connections to the building siliconized with 25-year black silicon sealer. (Silicon is to
ensure that no water penetrates into the building and structural connections.)
25-y-ear.structural warranty included
Based on my evaluation it is my professional opinion that the work that was completed conforms to industry
standards and that the ladder/stairways and landings will support their static dead load plus the live load and
concentrated loads required by the current Building Code for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
It should be noted that this report is based solely on my observations of the visible components and my previous
experience with similar structures. The conclusions presented in this report are valid for a period of 5 years
from the date of the report. Any existing or latent conditions.differing from_observed conditions.or unseen
issues which may be uncovered or appear at a later date will need to be further evaluated and I reserve my right
to revise this report at that time. I trust this evaluation will be of assistance; however, should you have any
questions, please call me.
Barrett Crook, PE, LEED AP
Kitty Hawk Engineering,PLLC
2036 Creek Road 9A�R�ST
Kitty Hawk,NC 27949
C1VINo 45�19
252-655-1056
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4-G-2022