HTM 4090 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Fireproofing, Spall, Rodent

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Course: HTM 4090
• Professor: William Murray

Document Summary

Keeps any foundation and footing drains open and clear of debris. Keep rodent covers over all drain tiles. Relieve excessive water pressures from the outside. Evidence of water flowing adjacent to the foundation. Moisture penetrating foundation walls into basement areas. Built upon the foundation, is the skeleton of the building. Buildings are framed structures consists of a frame that is covered with some sort of exterior finish material. The framing is usually made of one of three materials: timber, structural steel or reinforced concrete. Inspect other building features that might provide telltale signs of structural problems. Check doors and windows for proper alignment. Check and preserve reinforces concrete and structural steel pieces. Have there been changes since the last inspection. To enclose and protect the usable parts of the building. To provide support for higher floors and the roof system. Bearing walls provide structural support to the building.