JB201133.0049.Masonry Observations.2020-12-29.Rpt.0049MASONRY OBSERVATIONS REPORT
Report Number:JB201133.0049
Service Date:12/29/20 30 Corporate Cir Ste 201
Report Date:01/04/21 Albany, NY 12203-5169
518-266-0310
Client Project
Rosetti Acquisitions LLC Fowler Square SI and CMT
Attn: Christopher Falvey Bay Road and Blind Rock Road
427 New Karner Rd Queensbury, NY 12804
Albany, NY 12205
Project Number: JB201133
The tests were performed in general accordance with applicable ASTM, AASHTO, or DOT test methods. This report is exclusively for the use of the client
indicated above and shall not be reproduced except in full without the written consent of our company. Test results transmitted herein are only applicable to
the actual samples tested at the location(s) referenced and are not necessarily indicative of the properties of other apparently similar or identical materials.
CT0001, 6-30-11, Rev.9 Page 1 of 3
DOCUMENTS USED FOR INSPECTION: Structural drawings
LOCATION OF THE WORK PERFORMED: Stairway No.1. 10” CMU Wall, grouting of 5 courses, top of lift at bond beam
course just below the 2nd floor level.
REMARKS: Contractor placed #4 dowels every 16” O.C. at bond beam for slab on deck for second floor slab connection at
shear wall. Contractor grouted perimeter walls solid. The vertical reinforcing was continued through the wall at 16” oc with
the proper splice lap.
☒ CONFORMANCE STATEMENT: Based on our observations, masonry construction activities at the above referenced
locations appeared to be in general conformance with the project plans and specifications.
☐ WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS:
A. MATERIAL VERIFICATION General
Conformance
Non-
Conformance
N/A
1. Verify the use of approved CMU Block: Type, Size ☒☐☐
2. Verify the mortar type and strength ☒☐☐
3. Verify the reinforcing steel size and grade ☒☐☐
4. Verify the type and gauge of horizontal joint reinforcement ☒☐☐
REMARKS: Where observed
B. WORKMANSHIP General
Conformance
Non-
Conformance
N/A
1. Verify the webs containing grout are confined by mortar ☒☐☐
2. Verify the horizontal and vertical joint thickness conforms to 3/8” ± 1/8”☒☐☐
3. Verify the mortar consistency, mixing, and working time ☒☐☐
4. Verify the cover for horizontal joint reinforcement in the mortar bed ☒☐☐
REMARKS: Where observed
MASONRY OBSERVATIONS REPORT
Report Number:JB201133.0049
Service Date:12/29/20 30 Corporate Cir Ste 201
Report Date:01/04/21 Albany, NY 12203-5169
518-266-0310
Client Project
Rosetti Acquisitions LLC Fowler Square SI and CMT
Attn: Christopher Falvey Bay Road and Blind Rock Road
427 New Karner Rd Queensbury, NY 12804
Albany, NY 12205
Project Number: JB201133
The tests were performed in general accordance with applicable ASTM, AASHTO, or DOT test methods. This report is exclusively for the use of the client
indicated above and shall not be reproduced except in full without the written consent of our company. Test results transmitted herein are only applicable to
the actual samples tested at the location(s) referenced and are not necessarily indicative of the properties of other apparently similar or identical materials.
CT0001, 6-30-11, Rev.9 Page 2 of 3
C. GROUTING General
Conformance
Non-
Conformance
N/A
1. Verify that cores containing reinforcement are clean and free from debris ☒☐☐
2. Verify the spacing of vertical reinforcement and location in the cell ☒☐☐
3. Verify low lift grouting height ☒☐☐
4. Check for the presence of clean out if high lift grouting is being used ☒☐☐
5. Grout consolidated using vibratory methods ☒☐☐
6. Verify the slump of grout is between 8 and 11 inches ☒☐☐
REMARKS: Where observed, slump was a 9.
D. COLD WEATHER REQUIREMENTS General
Conformance
Non-
Conformance
N/A
1.Verify /measure the CMU's temperature and condition ☒☐☐
2.Verify that the mortar temperature is between 40 F and 120 F ☐☐☒
3. Verify that the grout temperature is minimum of 70F at the time of placement if the
ambient temperature in enclosure is below 32F ☒☐☐
4.Check protection arrangements for installed masonry and grout ☒☐☐
REMARKS: Work area enclosed and heated to above 40 degrees contractor reported heat would remain on overnight. Mix water was
being heated during the time of inspection.
MASONRY OBSERVATIONS REPORT
Report Number:JB201133.0049
Service Date:12/29/20 30 Corporate Cir Ste 201
Report Date:01/04/21 Albany, NY 12203-5169
518-266-0310
Client Project
Rosetti Acquisitions LLC Fowler Square SI and CMT
Attn: Christopher Falvey Bay Road and Blind Rock Road
427 New Karner Rd Queensbury, NY 12804
Albany, NY 12205
Project Number: JB201133
Services: Observe masonry construction activities as requested in general accordance with project specifications and/or client
request(s).
Dente Group - A Terracon Co. Rep.: Abdulaziz Abdalla
Reported To:Bobby w. BBL
Contractor:BBL
Report Distribution:
(1) Rosetti Acquisitions LLC, Christopher
Falvey
(1) 260 Structural Engineering, Dan
Thomas(1) BBL Construction Services, Eric
Weatherwax
(1) BBL Construction Services, Ryan Etue Reviewed By:____________________________________
(1) BBL Construction Services, Scott
Lounsbury
(1) Galusha & Sons LLC, Drew Stevens M. McHenry
(1) Galusha & Sons LLC, James
Campagnone
Materials Department Manager
The tests were performed in general accordance with applicable ASTM, AASHTO, or DOT test methods. This report is exclusively for the use of the client
indicated above and shall not be reproduced except in full without the written consent of our company. Test results transmitted herein are only applicable to
the actual samples tested at the location(s) referenced and are not necessarily indicative of the properties of other apparently similar or identical materials.
CT0001, 6-30-11, Rev.9 Page 3 of 3
E. MORTAR/GROUT TESTING General
Conformance
Non-
Conformance
N/A
1. Was mortar testing performed? (YES/NO): No Select Y/N.☐☐☒
2. Indicate number of sample cubes and temperature at point of placement:
Number = Temperature=
☐☐☒
3. Was grout testing performed? (YES/NO): Yes Select Y/N.☒☐☐
4. Indicate number of grout prisms and temperature at point of placement:
Number= 4 Temperature= 60
☒☐☐
5. Slump of grout at point of placement in inches: 9 ☒☐☐
6. Forecasted mean temperature for 24 hours (F): 29 ☒☐☐
7. Ambient air temperature (F): 30 ☒☐☐
REMARKS: Where observed