HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2007-016 Letter From Engineering Consultants, INC. And 8 Photos Of 1020 Rock Street 01/11/2007ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
401 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE, SUITE 305
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-3401
PHONE: 501-376-3752 FAX: 501-376-7314
www.ecilr.com
January 11, 2007
Ms. Barbara Core
10612 Lathrop Drive
Dallas, Texas 75229
RE: Building Inspection for Core Properties, LLC
1020 Rock Street
Little Rock, Arkansas
Our Project Number 07-076
Dear Ms. Core,
On July 29, 2006 and again today I inspected the burned remains of the above referenced building.
The purpose of this letter is to express an opinion of the condition and structural stability of the existing
exterior masonry walls. Neither the inspection nor this report is intended to cover architectural,
mechanical or electrical features.
The existing exterior brick walls are over 20 feet high with no lateral support at the top of the walls
except at three of the four corners and at the mid -point of the front facade. Since my inspection on July
29, 2006 several severe cracks have developed or widened at the corners which render the stabilizing
benefits of the corners significantly compromised. The charred wooden roof beam bracing the midpoint
of the front facade is likely to collapse at any time, which could either pull or push the front facade
causing immediate and sudden failure and collapse. The front face is currently out of plumb
significantly and leaning toward the street. The numerous wall cracks and weathered mortar along with
the front wall facade being out of plumb make the feasibility of salvaging the existing walls very
doubtful.
The existing walls pose a serious current danger due to possible collapse. We recommend that all
existing portions of the above grade structure be razed at the earliest possible time. Until the structure
is razed access within the structure and within a distance of at least equal to the wall height outside the
building should be restricted immediately.
If you have any questions in regard to the above or if you need any further information, please give us a
call.
Sincerely,
Frank M. Allison, P. E.
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