Sinking fund can be utilized by requesting a letter to the structural engineer regardin the same and mentioning the repair values and its utilization for what kind of repair is undertaken by Society or intended to undertake the same.
Structural audit report shall provided indepth details for the civil repair estimation based on the life of repairs intended to be taken by the Society. This can be discussed in the SGM / AGM whereby structural engineer can be called to explain the report and take informed decision
Depending on the total value of project, based on the carpet areas ration, the fun funds ahall be collected. This can be divided in 4 to 5 monthly installments to reduce the burden of the members of shelling out total amounts in one go.
Yes. Internal civil repair works also needs to be taken as far as its load bearing or RCC elements of the structure. The finishing works like POP, false ceiling and painting shall be in individuals scope of work.
Major structural repairs will involve patch concrete repairs in PMM or micro concreting with patch plastering and painting application.
Minor structural repairs could be like very pocket areas repairs and majorly only crack filling and painting.
Every 7 to 8 years, societies are suggested to undert
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A structural audit report is essential for documenting the current condition and integrity of a building or infrastructure. It provides a detailed analysis of structural components, identifying any weaknesses, damages, or areas requiring repair. This report is crucial for ensuring safety, compliance with regulations, and informed decision-making regarding maintenance and upgrades. By offering a clear and comprehensive assessment, a structural audit report helps prevent potential failures, safeguard occupants, and protect investments. Ultimately, it serves as a critical tool for maintaining the health and longevity of any structure.
Yes. The current condition of the building can be known in the audit report. Proforma B has mention of various categories defined as per municipal corporation. Minor repair, Major repairs, severe extended repairs with vacating of premises for extensive repairs or regular repair.
A structural audit report will provide various options of repairs like the life of repairs say 10 years, 7 years or 5 years. Depending on the requirement and budget and planning of the society, these decisions can be selected by committee members.
Each building has its unique problems and so are the solutions. Two similar sized buildins may still have different cost estimation as each building will face unique problems of maintenance, constructions and regular paint applied in past.
As per municipal bye laws, post 15 years of completion of building life, every 5 years audit needs to be carried and post completion of 30 years of life, every 3 years the reports should be submitted to municipal corporation.
A structural audit report will clearly define severity areas also called critical areas that will need immediate working or propping to be provided. Such areas needs to be addressed immediately within a week period. Such works to be handled by licensed structural engineering firm only.
As we all know a stitch in time saves nine. So, is with the structure. Identified issues and distress as shown in the distress mapping needs to be undertaken under proper guidance of licensed structural engineering consultant firm like Red Cedar Engg and Associates.
The audit report will give a brief about the work to be carried. Detailed methodology is defined in the tender document at the time of bidding process. This is done to avoid ambiguity at later stage while the work is in progress and not arguments happen between contractor and society.
Depending on the category of the repair mentioned in the report. Mostly repairs are 90% carried with occupation itself. Though at times, internal shifting is needed to carry such pocket works.
Depending on the situation of the building conditions, consultant can give insights regarding the kind of repair works to be done on priority or a phase wise implementation can be drawn to minimise the burden of repair expenses.
A structural audit report is essential for documenting the current condition and integrity of a building or
A structural audit report is essential for documenting the current condition and integrity of a building or
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