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����� ���� <br /> �Voigt & Assoc�ates, Inc. <br /> � STRUCTURAL ENGIN ERING SERVICES <br /> 4635 NICOLS RD. SU TE 204 <br /> E.aGAN,MN 55122 <br /> � PH.(651)686-7727 F .(651)686-8444 <br /> Corey Pederson September 15,2013 <br /> Gonyea Homes <br /> 6102 Olson Memorial Highway <br /> Golden Valley,MN 55422 <br /> 763-432-4507 <br /> jon@�onyeahomes.com <br /> RE:Ba side Meadows Model at Lot 5 Block 1 of Ba side Meadow Orono MN <br /> Dear Mr. Pederson: <br /> Per your request,I examined the main level front wall of the address ab ve for compliance with the Minnesota State Building <br /> Code(2006 IRC)bracing requirements. Your plan notes that you will e sheathing the entire exterior of the building with <br /> OSB (method 3)permitting the use of R602.10.5 Continuous wood st ctural panel sheathing. Please note IRC Figure <br /> R602.10.5 Typical Exterior Corner Nailing....Stud to Stud Nailing equired for the continuous method. The continuous <br /> method permits effective wall lengths as short as 30"for a 10' ceiling a jacent to a window opening. . <br /> The attached sheet,BP 1, indicates the locations of braced wall segment for the front elevation of the main level of this house <br /> and the location of portal frames. See dctail S 1. <br /> Additionally,per your request,I examined the stairwell wall on the pla you sent to me for the home at the above address. <br /> See Detail T1. <br /> A basic assumption of IRC bracing is that the rest of the structure is pro erly constructed and connected per the appropriate <br /> section of the code. <br /> The information and opinions contained herein are based upon the limit d investigation described at the beginning of this <br /> report. No warranties are expressed or implied regarding the exis�ence other unknown conditions not specifically <br /> addressed.Our work is in accordance with generally accepted engineeri g standards and is not intended to be relied upon or <br /> transferred to individuals other than the addressee. Should information r conditions become known which differ from the <br /> discussion herein,they may alter the opinions or conclusions of the und rsigned. <br /> Please call if you have any questions. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> P�. w� � . <br /> � <br /> I Hereby Certify That This Plan,Specification, Or Report Was Prepare <br /> By Me Or Under My Direct Supervision And That I Am A Duly <br /> Licensed Engineer Under The Laws Of The State Of Minnesota. <br /> Paul W.Voigt Date 9/15/13 License umber 20705 <br /> I <br />