Title Page
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
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Deficiencies:
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Settlement, alignment changes or cracks
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Causes:
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Soils - changes in load bearing capacity due to shrinkage, erosion, or compaction. Adjacent construction undermining foundations. Reduced soil cover resulting in frost exposure.
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Design loads - building equipment loads exceeding design loads. Vibration from heavy equipment requiring isolated foundations.
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Structural or occupancy changes - inadequate bearing capacities. Foundation settling.
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Earthquake resistance non-functioning.
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Moisture penetration
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Causes:
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Water table changes - inadequate drainage.
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Ineffective drains or sump pump/sump pits.
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Roof drainage - storm sewer connections inadequate or defective. Installation of roof drain restrictors, gutters, and downspouts where required.
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Surface drainage - exterior grades should slope away from building and structures.
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Utilities - broken or improperly functioning utility service lines or drains.
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Leakage - wall cracks, opening of construction joints, inadequate or defective waterproofing.
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Condensation - inadequate ventilation, vapor barrier, and/or dehumidification.
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Temperature changes
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Causes
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Insulation - improperly selected for insulation value, fire ratings, and vermin resistance.
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Surface material deterioration
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Causes
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Concrete, masonry, or stucco - spalling, corrosion of reinforcing, moisture penetration, or chemical reaction between cement and soil.
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Steel or other ferrous metals - corrosion due to moisture or contact with acid-bearing soils.
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Wood - decay due to moisture or insect infestation.
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Openings deterioration
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Causes
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Non-functioning of doors, windows, hatch ways, and stairways.
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Utilities penetration due to damage, weather, wear, or other cause.
