Structural Systems Clause Samples
The 'Structural Systems' clause defines the responsibilities and standards related to the design, construction, and integrity of a building's primary structural components, such as foundations, beams, columns, and load-bearing walls. It typically outlines which party is accountable for ensuring that these systems meet all applicable codes and performance requirements, and may specify procedures for inspections or remedies if defects are found. This clause is essential for allocating responsibility and risk regarding the building's structural safety, ensuring that all parties understand their obligations to maintain the integrity and safety of the structure.
Structural Systems a. Repairing exposed or unexposed elements of the structural system by augmenting or upgrading individual parts or features using recognized preservation methods. For example, weakened structural members such as floor framing can be paired with a new member, braced, or otherwise supplemented and reinforced.
b. Replacing in kind those visible portions or features of the structural system that are either extensively deteriorated or missing is approved when there are surviving prototypes and the replacement matches the old in material, design, color, and texture.
c. Using substitute materials may only be considered for unexposed structural elements, such as roof rafters or trusses.
Structural Systems. 4.1 The inspector shall:
A. inspect:
1. structural components including visible foundation and framing.
2. by probing a sample of structural components where deterioration is suspected or where clear indications of possible deterioration exist. Probing is NOT required when probing would damage any finished surface or where no deterioration is visible.
B. describe:
1. foundation(s).
2. floor structure(s).
3. wall structure(s).
4. ceiling structure(s).
5. roof structure(s).
C. report:
1. on conditions limiting access to structural components.
2. methods used to inspect the under-floor crawl space
3. methods used to inspect the attic(s).
4.2 The inspector is NOT required to:
A. provide any engineering service or architectural service.
B. offer an opinion as to the adequacy of any
Structural Systems. Manager shall perform the housekeeping services for structural systems described in the NPA Manual, pages 6, and the inspection services for structural systems described within the preventative maintenance section of the NPA Manual on pages 19 and 30-31 in a manner consistent with the Housekeeping and Maintenance Schedule.
Structural Systems. The selection of the structural system should be given careful consideration. Structural Steel or Reinforced concrete either ‘cast in place’ or precast can be used. Hybrid structures comprising part in situ and part precast and/or pre- stressed or composite construction where in situ concrete is bonded over a precast under-deck can be provided. Structural steelwork can also be used as a framework of columns and beams and also for resisting vehicle impact, but the decks and internal walls shall be constructed using concrete. The Structure shall be designed and constructed so as to have a life expectation exceeding 60 years. The choice of construction forms shall be based on considerations such as site layouts, problems of access to the construction site, construction programme, constraints of space, material transportation problems, Openness and perceived headroom and local availability of product and labor.
Structural Systems i. All elements shall be modeled as they are to be built. i.e. model individual slabs per the way they are to be poured
ii. All foundations, caissons, and grade beams based on their actual sizes and shown at the correct top and bottom elevation based on the project origin.
iii. All structural walls
iv. All structural columns
v. All structural decks, beams and joists. Joists shall be modeled when possible as outlined in the project LOD worksheet using model elements provided by the project joist supplier. Joist openings shall match the fabricated locations for use in the coordination process.
vi. All lateral and diagonal bracing
vii. All openings in structural walls and decks
viii. Structural concrete and steel stairs including their related components e. MEPF Systems
Structural Systems. The selection of structural systems, both superstructure and foundations, shall be guided by the following:
1. A comparison of various schemes to determine the least costly which meets College needs
2. Anticipation of possible construction problems, the availability of materials, as well as the ease of construction
3. Schemes that allow the College flexibility for future expansions and alterations
4. Taking into account existing soil conditions 5. Consideration of current code requirements.
Structural Systems. Manager shall perform the housekeeping 720 services for structural systems described in the NPA Manual, pages 6, and the inspection services 721 for structural systems described within the preventative maintenance section of the NPA Manual 722 on page 19 in a manner consistent with Exhibit A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Manager’s 723 inspection responsibilities shall be limited to performing a walk-through appraisal as described 724 on page 19 of the NPA Manual, and reporting to City any conditions that are observed, and the 725 City will be responsible for performing any inspections to be performed by licensed engineers or 726 for performing the condition appraisal described in Chapter 5 of the NPA Manual.
Structural Systems. 3.1 The inspector shall:
A. inspect:
1. structural components including visible foundation and framing.
2. by probing a sample of structural components where deterioration is suspected or where clear indications of possible deterioration exist. Probing is NOT required when probing would damage any finished surface or where no deterioration is visible.
B. describe:
1. foundation(s) 2. floor structure(s).
Structural Systems. 956 a. Repairing exposed or unexposed elements of the structural system by 957 augmenting or upgrading individual parts or features using recognized 958 preservation methods. For example, weakened structural members such 959 as floor framing can be paired with a new member, braced, or otherwise 960 supplemented and reinforced.
Structural Systems. 1. DESIGN LOADS BPII Base Building Information Manual 6 April 15, 1998 BPII Arch Discription v5b 980415. doc