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Substantial Completion Discrepancy Letter - Surfside Beach Pier
Substantial Completion Discrepancy Letter - Surfside Beach Pier
Owner
Consensus Construction
4722 A Hwy 17 Bypass South
Myrtle Beach SC 29588
On August 24th, 2023, Collins Engineers, Inc. (Collins) performed a site-walk to identify
Substantial Completion items of the Town of Surfside Beach Pier construction as requested
by Consensus. Collins, along with personnel from LS3P Architects, LTD (LS3P), RMF
Engineers, Inc (RMF), and Safebuilt LLC (Town CBO) were on-site for approximately four hours.
During our time on site, it became apparent that the progress was not yet to the level of substantial
completion due to the significant amount of work remaining, key areas not confirming to
design documents, and items that were non-compliant with ADA and/or the building code.
After discussion between the design team and Town CBO concerning all on-site
observations, it was decided that the best avenue of approach was to provide Consensus with
this consolidated field report in an effort to have all issues addressed as quickly as possible.
We have provided the following list which identifies key areas that must be
corrected/completed before any of the entities listed above will return on site for a substantial
completion inspection.
Each party within the Design Team, The Towns CBO and Fire Marshall have all provided
separate lists, which have been attached within Collin’s report. The substantial completion
inspection of the project will be initiated based on the completion of items attached below:
1. The attachments to the Monumental Stair do not match the requirements of the
construction documents. Some of the improper attachments have caused damage to
the monumental stair. The handrails installed do not match the approved submittals. It
appears that the Contractor ordered incorrect railings, did not follow submittal
process, and has caused permanent damage due to improper installation practices.
Some light pole anchorage did not match the construction documents. All light poles
with incorrect installation hardware to be removed and replaced with hardware
specified in construction documents. Contractor to refer to Notice of Rejection issued
for further direction. Notice of rejection has been issued as 8/25/2023. Intended
Repair shall follow submittal process and all requirements of the construction
documents. (Contract Specifications Vol.1 Section 033000-1.7 and 033000-3.5)
a. GC to follow instructions provided within Rejection notice for further
direction.
2. Both Interior Stair Tower railings were installed without approval/review of LS3P or
Collins Engineers. Collins noted multiple areas of non-compliance to ADA and/or
building Code. GC to be liable for any re-work and/or corrective work to achieve
code compliance.
3. Multiple areas throughout monumental stair and Stair Tower A and C were observed
to have large variance in height creating un-even walking surface. Intended Repair
shall follow submittal process and all requirements of the construction documents.
(IBC 2015 Section 1011.5 and Contract Specifications Vol. 1 Section 033000- 3.5
Ref. ACI-117)
4. Multiple cracks observed on ADA Ramp walking surface with reflective cracking and
efflorescence build up beneath. GC to seal all cracks atop walking surface with
appropriate material. Intended Repair shall follow submittal process and all
requirements of the construction documents. (Contract Specifications Vol.1 Section
033000-1.7 and 033000-3.5)
5. Railing attachments into Concrete and Timber support post along length of Pier have
been covered with additional Pickets. Design team cannot confirm Stainless steel
screws approved in shop-drawings have been utilized. GC must confirm with Design
team.
6. There are multiple locations along surf diner exterior where railings do not adhere to
construction documents. Edge of podium is not level which has required installation
of non-approved bearing shims. Multiple plates are not flush with concrete post in
areas. Multiple connections are not flush with plates. Multiple bolts were observed to
be exposed to elements, some have addition of rubber washers, some have tape
wrapped around them, and some have no additions.
7. Remove paint utilized to number concrete beams from beneath podium in various
areas. Most areas observed beneath Building A.
9. All areas where railings are cored and grouted must be cleaned, and excessive grout
removed for flush/clean appearance. Areas observed to have issues include both stair
towers and monumental stair railings. (Contract Specifications Vol.1 Section 033000-
1.7 and 033000-3.5)
10. Stair Tower A on grade entrance – The first connection within Stair Tower A on-
grade landing for the wall mounted railing was observed to only have one connector
installed on a plate that requires three. GC to verify all connections have correct
amount and type of hardware installed at all locations.
11. Building A HVAC Area – Loose PVC drain coming from wall creating water
puddling on roof without flow of water toward drain. Redirect PVC drain toward roof
drain and secure.
12. Confirm sloping of concrete adjacent to door openings to ensure backflow of water is
not present. Intended Repair shall follow submittal process and all requirements of
the construction documents. (Contract Specifications Vol.1 Section 033000-1.7 and
033000-3.5)
13. Multiples levels throughout exterior and interior of all buildings and top of deck
exhibit wavering and are not level. GC must ensure that final product provides level
floors in all spaces for future tenants. Intended Repair shall follow submittal process
and all requirements of the construction documents. (Contract Specifications Vol.1
Section 033000-1.7 and 033000-3.5)
14. Multiple areas within Building A Second floor observed to have heavy deteriorated
sub-floor beneath due to exposure to the elements. Multiple areas observed with
varying types, and varying grade, of insulation between roof rafters. Multiple areas
observed to have deteriorated insulation. Contractor shall replace deteriorated
insulation and confirm all final insulation meets the requirements of the construction
documents.
15. Building C HVAC Area – Drain observed to be installed incorrectly or with in-
correct drain head, drain installed not flush to surface. No ported holes observed
around the sides of drain in comparison to the (1) installed at Building A. Standing
water observed surrounding drain.
16. Collins observed sections of ADA Ramp Handrail on-site but no installation at time
of site visit. GC to confirm special inspections are performed at time of installation.
GC to confirm attachments utilized are per design documents and manufacturer’s
warranty requirements. GC to confirm Railings construction/manufacturing matches
that of prior approved shop-drawing review.
Once the items above and the items attached are presumed to be complete, by Consensus, a
letter/notice shall be submitted to Collins and the Town of Surfside requesting a substantial
completion walkthrough to confirm that the items have been completed and all parties agree
that the items have been completed. Upon approval of completed items Collins will begin the
closeout procedure with the Town and Consensus Construction.
Nathaniel Zane Peterson
Project Engineer
Attached:
• Fire Marshall/CBO Field Report
• RMF Engineers Field Report
• LS3P Field Report
1. Guard height concrete at south side of Surf Diner. SC Fire and Building Code Section 1015.3
Height
3. Pier walkway, exit stairways not marked with exit signs. Follow-up with engineer.
Exceptions:
1.Exit signs are not required in rooms or areas that require only one exit or exit access.
2.Main exterior exit doors or gates that are obviously and clearly identifiable as exits need not
have exit signs where approved by the fire code official.
3.Exit signs are not required in occupancies in Group U and individual sleeping units or dwelling
units in Group R-1, R-2 or R-3.
4.Exit signs are not required in dayrooms, sleeping rooms or dormitories in occupancies in Group
I-3.
5.In occupancies in Groups A-4 and A-5, exit signs are not required on the seating side of
vomitories or openings into seating areas where exit signs are provided in the concourse that are
readily apparent from the vomitories. Egress lighting is provided to identify each vomitory or
opening within the seating area in an emergency.
5. Follow-up with engineer on guards, north side at fire extinguisher. Guard not secured at bottom.
Need to see guard detail.
2.On the audience side of stages and raised platforms, including stairs leading up to the stage
and raised platforms.
3.On raised stage and platform floor areas, such as runways, ramps and side stages used for
entertainment or presentations.
5.At elevated walking surfaces appurtenant to stages and platforms for access to and utilization
of special lighting or equipment.
7.In assembly seating areas at cross aisles in accordance with Section 1030.17.2.
8.On the loading side of station platforms on fixed guideway transit or passenger rail systems.
6. Need documentation from engineer on 3rd party close out report for pier.
SC Fire Code 2021 Edition Section 1032.10 Emergency lighting equipment inspection and
testing.
Emergency lighting shall be maintained in accordance with Section 109 and shall be inspected
and tested in accordance with Sections 1032.10.1 and 1032.10.2.
12. Confirm GFI, location Town storage room required within 6ft ft.
16. Ice cream shop illumination from exit discharge to public way.
Exception: Illumination shall not be required where the path of the exit discharge meets both of
the following requirements:
1.The path of exit discharge is illuminated from the exit to a safe dispersal area complying with
Section 1028.5.
2.A dispersal area shall be illuminated to a level not less than 1 footcandle (11 lux) at the walking
surface.
21. Missing and improper insulation in all buildings not sheet rocked.
22. Need to label accessible concealed floor, floor-ceiling or attic spaces, fire walls, or protected
openings with signs. Protect All Openings
Where there is an accessible concealed floor, floor-ceiling or attic space, fire walls, fire barriers,
fire partitions, smoke barriers and smoke partitions or any other wall required to have protected
openings or penetrations shall be effectively and permanently identified with signs or stenciling
in the concealed space. Such identification shall:
1.Be located within 15 feet (4572 mm) of the end of each wall and at intervals not exceeding 30
feet (9144 mm) measured horizontally along the wall or partition.
2.Include lettering not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in height with a minimum 3/8-inch (9.5 mm)
stroke in a contrasting color incorporating the suggested wording, “FIRE AND/OR SMOKE
BARRIER—PROTECT ALL OPENINGS,” or other wording.
SC Fire Code 2021 Edition Section 1011.7.3 Enclosures under interior stairways.
The walls and soffits within enclosed usable spaces under enclosed and unenclosed stairways
shall be protected by 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction or the fire-resistance rating of the
stairway enclosure, whichever is greater. Access to the enclosed space shall not be directly from
within the stairway enclosure.
Exception: Spaces under stairways serving and contained within a single residential dwelling unit
in Group R-2 or R-3 shall be permitted to be protected on the enclosed side with 1/2-inch (12.7
mm) gypsum board.
This section addresses the fire hazard of storage under an interior stairway, whether it is an exit
access stairway or exit stairway. The stairway must be protected from a storage area under it,
even if the stair is not required to be enclosed. The section also requires that the storage area
not open into a stairway enclosure. This limits the potential of a fire that starts in the storage
area from affecting the means of egress. The exception provides specific criteria for separation
for storage for storage areas under interior stairway for the indicated residential occupancies.
Submitted by:
Frank Anderson
Surfside Beach Building Code Official
Keith Williams
Fire Marshal
Following are items noted on an inspection august 24. Included are the codes from the 2015 IBC.
(1) Guard rails and handrails not installed on handicap ramp ( not ready)
(2) need final report for all special inspections
(3) parking area not complete
(4)steps on front of pier have multiple code violations
Step risers in excess of 3/8 deference in flight ( 1011.5.4)
Handrails not correct height (1014.2)
Step treads in excess of 2% grade 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal ( 1011.7.1)
Guard rails attachment not completed with proper nuts and washers
(5) spray foam not completed under slab as required by 2009 energy code (6)interior stairs handrails
and guardrails not completed / and not proper height
(7) Fire systems not completed / elevator and inspected by Fire Official
(8) wood steps and landing at stair tower on grade
No handrails
Guardrails not complete to allow 4” passage and not 42” high
Steps stringer cut for 10” tread
Step risers not enclosed
(9) interior stairs at painters ice cream
Handrails not in place
Nosing not uniform (1011.5.5.2
(10) steps to equipment areas no handrails
(11) ADA grab bar in family restroom not in proper location
Signs on restroom doors not in right locations
(12) opening in floor suite A at pickup window not complete
(13) rec. missing for equipment space suite c
(14) Guardrail attachment on pier appears to be with finish nails( this must be verified with design team
as to proper attachment)
This list of items is not complete as this project is not ready for inspection. Any questions about this
report please feel free to reach out to me Franklin Anderson
Collins Engineers, Inc.
Surfside Pier Core and Shell
VISIT DETAILS
PARTICIPANTS
OBSERVATIONS
Photos:
TO:
Troy Roehm LS3P - Myrtle Beach
Zane Peterson Collins Engineers, Inc.
WORK IN PROGRESS
• Handrail install ongoing including rework of handrails originally installed incorrectly.
• Consensus requested substantial completion punch list be done on this day.
• Parking lot prep for paving (not part of this project’s scope)
ITEMS TO NOTE
SCHEDULE
24-AUG-2023
10.01 No discussion of schedule.
CIVIL
24-AUG-2023
10.03 Observations
• Parking lot prep ongoing on this day. (not part of this project’s scope)
ARCHITECTURAL
24-AUG-2023
10.04 Observations
• Project status not ready for Substantial Completion Punchlist.
• Interior handrails at Stair A and C were being reworked to comply with building code. These
stair railings were installed without approved shop drawings.
• No handrails were installed at Stair B.
• Monumental handrails were being installed. Numerous locations were being cut and welded for
install despite the factory applied fluoropolymer coating being grinded and compromised. Rails
were not delivered with ability to be connected with-out on-site re-work.
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STRUCTURAL
24-AUG-2023
10.05 Observations
• Fasteners missing throughout pier wooden handrail and guards.
PLUMBING
24-AUG-2023
10.06 Observations
• No plumbing work underway on this day.
MECHANICAL
24-AUG-2023
10.07 Observations
• No mechanical work underway on this day.
ELECTRICAL
24-AUG-2024
10.08 Observations
• No electrical work underway on this day.
RFI’s
24-AUG-2023
10.09 Open RFI’s
• No currently opened RFIs discussed on site.
SHOP DRAWINGS
24-AUG-2023
10.10 Submittals reviewed in field:
• No shop drawings reviewed in the field on this day.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSIONS
10.19 Discussions:
• No other misc discussions.
NEXT MEETING
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Photos Pier
Missing fasteners at 2x4, looks like finish nails were used to install. Add approved fasteners. Please confirm that
these are stainless steel.
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Missing fasteners at bottom rail, please confirm attachment matches approved shop Drawings.
PHOTOS Building A
Damaged Floor drain at Building A. Floor slab surface elevation varies throughout space.
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Center window SE wall Building A appears wavy, view through the center window is distorted.
Floor finish is flawed throughout, per 033000 – 17 D 2. Floor should be free of trowel marks, and uniform in
texture and appearance.
Building B, Tenant B
Building C, Tenant D
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