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Home My WebLink AboutLETTERS - 94-00009 - Comfort Inn - New HotelF 0 R S G R E N ASSOCIATES, INC. November 29, 1994 Bill Smith Division of Environmental` Quality 224 South Arthur Pocatello, ID 83204 RE: Rexburg West Main Water and Sewer Extensions Dear Bill: Accompanying this letter 4is a copy of the Record Drawings for the development which was completed on West Main in Rexburg, 93-224 orr \nov-94\b1tl-1 1.29 water and wastewater This work included the extension of waterlines in#o the area on the west side of town and also the construction o#amain wastewater interceptor to serve the areas west of the West Main Lift Station. We hope that this meet tete requirements for Record Drawings. If you have questions or need further information, please feed free to contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, FQ GR." N ASSOC I-ATES, INC. ;John W. Willar. P.E. Project Manager JWM/ch Enclosures cc: Joe Laird/City of Rexburg A COMPANY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS CEN TRA L OFFICE 350 NORTH 200 EX RG IDAHO 83440 / (208) 356-9201 H. NILE L. BOLE MA YOR ROSE BAG E , CITY CLERK RICHARD HORNER, TREASURER FWANCIAL OFFICER November Mr . John P.O. Box Rexburg, Dear John r Millar, 549 Idaho *E. 83440 STATE OF IDAHO P.a. sox ?ao 12 NORTH CENTER STREET RExBURG, IDAHO 83440 PHONE �208) 359-3020-, FAX (208) 359-3022 We have not received the required test, cert icatmoons f "AsBuilt" drawings,, from your f irm on the f ollowing proj ects 0 A. South nth Street 4th West to 3rd West 1. Need copies of your test results for compaction of water line trench materia.1, street subgrade, etc Compaction and gradation test fi Crushed Gravel Base . Compaction, gradation and oil content tests l i 4. Concrete tests fcr sidewalkcurb and gutter. S. Waterline test results 6 "As Built" drawings of the 611 waterline,i-ts extension to the south near mid -block, fire hydrants, valves, etc. The waterlinewas not installed parallel with the right-of-way limes as the plans depicted but instead angled off to the north as it was installed from 4th West towards 3rd West. At 4th West they found the existing waterline was only around 3 feet deep. They connected to the existing waterline incl then dropped each newly installed length of pipe a few Tenches until they acquired the needed 5 feet of cover. As I discussed with Vance Forsgren, shortly after the start of construction on the waterline, the City feels that it very important that the "As Built" drawings show both the horizontal and vertical location of the waterline, curb line, sidewalk, driveways (or whatever) accurately and clearly. Please have your draftsmen show this information in red on a prLnt of the project area and will have Mountain River EngiLneerang change t itr- i l . . . D . drawings to reflect these changes 7. There are still several manholes and water valves that the contractor did not raise to grade.These need to be brought to grade and the roq-taired concrete Dopar inatalled around them. I hope this can be accomplished as soca ag pogsible. We needed access to one of these manholes yesterday busied. B. Ric - Palmer Add it ion but were not able to get into it as Lt We need copies � your test results; your certification that the street, storm drainage, water and sanitary sewer facilities have tu.t conformance with Casty, Standards Specifications; the Record Drawings for the subdivision. C. Comfort inn / Walker Crass Prapert Annexation &_Tt was been and 1. We need to knew where the southerly end cf the " QVC pressure art r a a would like t 1t up and extend it with our city forces. 2. Was the water valve easterly of the motel ever brought up t graded We were not able to findIt earlier J -n the year. 3. Were the 1211 vc":Llve boxes between`est & 5thWest brought up to gra-der? 4o We still haven't received utility easement from: the landowner immediately west of 5th West; the landowners north of Main Street & west of Airport Road; and ) Walker Cross. need copies of your test results. Your certification that the water , sanitary sewer and street facili.ties were constructed in accordancewith the City's Standardsand Specifications* and Record Drawings for the variousimprovement . D. Airport Road Waterline We reed copies of your test results; your certification that the waterline was constructed 'in conformance with the City's Standards and Spec if ications; and the Record Drawings for the waterlinew Thank you for your attention to the above items. Very Truly Yours , .x V A City Engineer Bu i l d ing Of f i a l JAL/ jw ic aP fc`s � ;>iv� F.O RS G R EN _ ASSOCIATES, INC. November 11, 1994 Joe Laird City of Rexburg 12 N. Center Rexburg ID 8344) Dear Joe: 93-224 Accompanying this letter are two copies of the final as -build drawings dor the West Main water and sewer project. Also accompanying the fetter is the marked up copy of as -milt drawings which you submitted to our office in early August. We have made the changes as you had noted and have also provided additional references and corrections as we finalized the record drawings. Also included are two copies of the easements from Ericksons and Anderson, These have been executed and should be recorded with County Recorders office. The easement across the Comfort inn property is being done dedication on a site plan record of survey. This is incl uded in meets your requ�rements. by a site survey with easement draft firm and vtirill be final if it We have also included a copy of the pressure tests and ex#ilkration tests which were done on the water and sewer lines dor your lines-, 1 have also included the original ropy of the Application and Permit to use Right -of -Way for the highway department. This probably should be maintained in the City's records. We have rechecked all man -hales and have removed some accumulated material which was found in some of the man -hales. There is approximately �/� to 3�� of and inch of water that stands in two of the man -hies due to the extremely flab slope of the 18 11 line. The lid of man -hole 7 is in the Erickson's property. Due to the tact that they wish to continue farming the site we have recessed the man -hole deep enough so that they can farm across the top of it. This was a condition they made in giving an easement to that property. At the time the property is developed the man -hole can be raised to thefinished gra-de of the developed site. The 4" sewer pressure line has been added to the as -built drawings. f hope that with this information you will consider the project accepted, and can make payment to Walker Cross so that final payment can be mads to the contractor. COMPANY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS CENTRAL OFFICE 350 NORTH 200 EAST / REXBURGjr IDAHO 634 208 356-9201 E RUR /SF E A T WEST YELLOWSTONE L 7' LAKE C17'y rCHEF -A November 11, 1994 Joe Laird page2 if any additional information is required please let me know as soon as possible. So that final payment can be made, Sincerely, FORSGREN ASSOCIATES, INC. John W. Millce: Project Manager JWM/Clt Enclosures r r r FORSGREN w+,oaeru. REPORT OF PIPE PRESSURE TEST {Project No. Report No. Client 1 �°` Testod By - t._ f Project cum L::: - Date Tested3-0, Locat*ionZv Piping system Length z 0 ` �- Ripe Material 41--' Required Pressure � � r� �, , Required Time REMARKS Test 0 r4 3 Start Pmazure lest Passed --------------- - End Time d7-- 0 1P. : S "-.), I 1 -1 SIC) 4171 17Z 6 /1 1 /0 . A, Test Famed bw NOTE; Use reverse side for sketch ff necessary. pecltor roject Manag OR REPORT OF PIPE PRESSURE TEST Project No., 7.3- - 2 Z I/ Project l,O os.- 7 - /IV( �� 7L,Q DateTested 6-Z7-2 Location � !.(� . � ��c. �� Piping System � z Length /ecn � Pipe Material �. Tr, Required Pressure f e5D �'-5 L Required Time "J's FiEZ-1ARKS , V S� s--_-fo f Z " NOTE: Use reverse side for sketch U necessary. L Test Failed 91 dF goer 10 REPORT OF PIPE PRESSURE TEST Project No., 7.3- - 2 Z I/ Project l,O os.- 7 - /IV( �� 7L,Q DateTested 6-Z7-2 Location � !.(� . � ��c. �� Piping System � z Length /ecn � Pipe Material �. Tr, Required Pressure f e5D �'-5 L Required Time "J's FiEZ-1ARKS , V S� s--_-fo f Z " NOTE: Use reverse side for sketch U necessary. L Test Failed 91 dF goer Project No. Project W Iz. s, -r- -' FORSGREN ws+azaru i./c REPORT OF PIPE PRESSURE TEST //V IZ7-Z7te �- Rer%^rt No,. Client l,� _��= .�� f � c�� s Tested By k� C Dade Tested � �- t �' � �r.� , 1 1�1 9 Location6Tb �` Piping System. length Pipe Material 14.5 `` �`'V C Requited Pressure Required Time R EMARKS Tess Passe lest Failed NOIM: Use reverse side fo.r, sketch ff necessary. f f .. l 0l l �.- �� 1- 0 ir -,rl /I- C) IC- 4L� - 1-n (,4� - 0 C) (-) c) Cl - I -0-- 1E was REPORT OF PIPE PRESSURE TEST �?3 -,7 • Project N. - � --Z-1 Client <:�/Z Tested By Report No. Z - - Pro)ect�� ,��'a.�r� ��. c a-� Date Tested Location Piping system Length �� S � -� Pipe. Material Required' Pressure Required Time 14 R�r,AaKs 0 J a NOTE: Use reverse side for sketch if necessary. trilspector �r f Test Failed Project Ma aoer f3�TCT►'Z� �� ►rl ASSOCIATES / P.A. August 12, 1994 Joe Laird City of Rexburg P.O. Box 280 Rexburg, ID 83440 RE: West Main Water and Sewer Projects Dear doe. Accompanying this letter are two (2) sets of " as -built" made to the wader and sewer systems on West Main. Project and the County Airport Road Project auto one 93-224 drawings for the extensions which were We have included both the Comfort Inn set of " as -built" drawings. All lines were tested in accordance with our plans and specifications and the water and sewer lines both passed the required testing, A 95% mandrel was pulled through the 18 -inch and the 8 -inch sewer lines to test for exeessive deflection, No excessive deflection was found and the mandrel was eatsi[y drawn through each section of the sewer pipe. We hereby certify that the project was com and specifications with the modifications drawings, pleted in accordance with the approved project plans noted in Change orders or on the final " as -built" The final cost for the contract with R&S Construction is as shown on the accompanying payment request. The final cosi for the Edstrom contract is shown on their final payment request also. We feel that all work has been satisfactorily completed and that Bina! payment should be mads to both contractors. If you have questions or need further clarification on any item, please contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, FO�EN ASSOCIATES, INC. Jdhn vv. iviiiiar, r.c. Project Manager JWM/csd enclosures cc: Mayor Nile Boyle/Rexburg COMPANY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS E'EN TRA L OFFICE P. 0. 13OX 54.9 1,350 NORTH 200 EA ST RE #3 R , IDAHO 8344 0 / ( "" ) 356-9201 R E B U R l B O I E i` E VANS T 1 1F f E R I W E T E L L 0 WS T O E L T LAKE 1 T I I E 1* T C E MILE L. BOYLE MAYOR ROSE B GLE , CITE' CLERK RICHARD HORNER, TREASURER & FINANCIAL OFFICER September 6. 1994 Mr. John Millar., P.E. Forogren Associates P.O,. Box 549 350 North 200 East Rexburg, Idaho 83440 STATS OF IDAHO P.o. pax 280 12 NORTH CENTER STREET REIIBURG, lDA#I0 $3440 PH -ONE (20$) 359-302 FAX (20$) 353-3022 R IV Rexburg Water & Sewer Improvement Phase II - Water & Sewer to Comfort Inn & Water to SolidWaste Transfer Building F. Project #93224 Dear John, Reference is made to your letter of August. Drawing attached therewith and the request the contractors 4 12, 1994, the Record for final payment to One set of the Record Drawings was returned to your offices week or so ago, with notations thereon request ingthat they ref lett the "records' or 'gas built" character f the -Droject in greater accuracy and J..1. . We are 111 waiting for the easement documents for most of the roD. . Please send us copies of your water line tests so that we have a more complete history on the project. 4. Our sewer crew just completed a rather hurried check of condition of the completed project and found the fol lowing conditions that need to be addressed,: . o #4 has water standing in it, indicating the line his a low spot in it or a builddirt or debr]Lsin the line .own stream from the manhole. D o your "as built" recon.s indicate th.i ..& is low or does the line need to be flushedout B. The 1-i-1 of M.H. 47 is covered with-i-rcould not Ln access to it* C. M.H. #8 had water standing in i r indicat-ing indicatingthe line has a low spot in it or a build up of dirt or debris in the line downstream from the manhole. Do your "as. built" records indicate this M.H. is low or does the line need to be Maenad outs Do M*Ho #9 has a lot of debris in the bottom of the manhole. Perhaps the entire line needs to be flushed out,,, E. Where does t " pre sure line connect to the system and where is its southerly end* I assume this question will be answered by the new Record Drawings . Please send us copies of the air pressure tests on the sewer line and the static water level f iltr ti tests on the manholes have more complete history the pro] t We have no contract with R & S Construction, but, will k payment t Walker Cron in accordance with the rp t ton Agreement as soon as the above listed items are resolved. Very Tr - You �R. Joseph A. L a i n F P * 9-0 ly City Engineer / Building OffiLcial JAL/ jw FILE L. BOLE MAYOR F RX lur STATE OF IDAHO ROSE BAGLEY, CITY CLERK RICHARD HORNER,TREASURER FINANCIAL OFFICER June 28t Mr. John Millar, P.E. Forsgren Engineers P.O. Box 549 Rexburg, Idaho 83440 West Merin Water & Sewer Project Dear Sohn., P.O. BOX 280 12 NORTH CENTER STREET REXBURG, IDAHO 83440 PHONE (208)-3020 FAX ('208) 9.302 Reference is made to your letter of Funs 21, 11994r to Richard Horner regarding payment to R & S Construction for the above referenced project. We have not yet received a signed copy of the Development Agreement between the Developer (Walker Cross) and the City.Our contract is with the Developer, consequently our payment has r at least include him. At such time as rete completed contract will -. Walker r Construction for the amount set forth Payment Request N. 1 that you sent Additions to the Development Agreement (such as the 411 sewer pressure line) will . to be formalized with an Addendum to the Development Agreement,. I reviewed this item with the City Council at their June 23, 1994 meeting and received their approval. of same,. Whish contractor i * ins -tall thiLs 4" pressure line? As indicated, e are waiting for a signed Development Agreement from Walker, Cross and we will proceed with the requested payment. Very -Tr)aly Yours, Joseph A. JAL/ jw Lair 01 e . -AA. 'L-' L' ."a' ems,a 7t1��+''�le-ri+l1Fl �5d•!1 .°' +311.1:1.. �: '.'�•��+ten ar saL-.. �- _. -Ts._ -•�.: .. ,.T .. . dp NILE L. BOYLE MAYOR ROSE BAGLEY, CITY CLERK RFD SCORNER, TREASURER & F"NANCI L OFFICE 'VQ�d�J V, 9?e X IMF �l !r d STATE OF IDAHO May 11, 1994 Mr. John Millar, P@Ee Forsgren Associate P. 0# Box 549 Rexburg, Idaho City f Rexburg Water System Improvements 5th West to Motel to Transfer Dear John, Vie City engineering, water, have reviewed the referenced plans comments . 0 station sewer, and and have 1. We would like to see valves on 1200 deet to 1,500 feet intervals,. having valves at approximatelythe 1 . + . + 60, 1 satisfactory,. . At 2 locations, Stations 7 + 50 , use two � bends rather than the corners, keeping the waterline still Leaving room for the sanitary around the corners a1 . P.O. Bax xsa 12 NORTH CENTER STREET RExsuRG, IDAHO 83440 PHONE (248) 359-3020 FAX (208) 359-3022 fire departments 11 the following the main 1211 13-ne 13-nat On this line it. looks following Stations: 90 + 05. will be to 5 a inside sewer and bend t the and roughly 1 + 1 to 1 round off curb line but storm drain to get Between Station .1 + 00 and 24+ 00 we will have a stn 3"-t r sewer going along the edge of pavement along the Park Street church frontage. Consequently, the waterliLne wi.11 need to be around 12 feet south of the ewer line. After you get west of -- - -� - , _ . - - ®* - - •eT .,��- ,e .a-. �+- -- �-.s tR-M":-.��.e�;_��r3;1PSTa_'�'.i�Y.j�'�'�'E'�."'�'.��`„ _ _++�. r�:r-.+a �,. - . - s. P' _ ar• t.+.N-- ui�r _a..l. _.aca il.y,�jji.�'�'Zn �ssi.. ip a the paved 7 port i f tie Park Street Church property.r the sewer d water lines could be shifted to the north,, with the sewer 10 north of the street center line and the water 10 south of center Ii-ne. there will also be storm drainage facilities the north side of the street. Between Station 1+ 00 to 30 + 00 we expect the owner on the south 11.1 dedicate a 30 foot l street right of way. Between Station 1 + 00 t the church has dedicated a 30 food wide street but has constructed a wider paved width, with the extra width to be 1 -1 -sed for parking. between + , the owner on the north will dedicate a 30 f 1 street right of way. f You show the water line n the east edge of the 80 f oot street right :,E. way from t + .00. There is a fence line-, underground gas l i ne and overhead power line 1 west of right of way lire in this area * You may have to go nearer to the edge of oil to get through this area. 5. Station 43 diameter to the + 00 --_y The waterline to the motel should. be 8" first fire hydrant,, than 611 diameter from there . Station 47 + 6D i-- Please install a 10 x 10 Tee with west end plugged future extension to west.) wouldlike to have a 51 minimum cover over the water line throughout the length the proDect. 8. Sanitary Sewer Line wouldWe like have the stub out shown on the profile of the plans.(ie. 4843.55 etc.) sizes and elevations south stub out We would like to match the 0.8 diameter points i establishing the flow line grades for the stub out t wouldWe like to see line size (811-1211 etc . dlLrection . { etc.) 1 evert mon shown for each line at each manhole possible. 9. Backfill Specifications Spec. 02713 - 2.01C gays backfill mater it ire the Pipe Zone i 11 maximum particle i o 3/411* Spec 02713 - 3.06C says no rocks larger than 1 1/2"0 Which is correct +•--'- We would still like to see a though street between Sth west and the N -S county road at 1500 West, If it can't be where thILS 12?1 waterline goes, perhaps it can be on the south side of the subdiviion # We need. to discuss this further. Thanks JAL/ jw John. vIV _ r1r, -1 .IF City Engineer TO : John Millar - Forsgren Associates FROM: Jae Laird, City Engineer Subject : dater & Sewer @ Comfort inn Motel As per our previous extending the sewer the canal bank. In the possibilities -of a pre --pressure line. has been eliminated 1� 1Y_ � ___-t_Y T discussion, the City is interested in at the Comfort Ian farther to the south to sur previous discussions, we had looked at L 8't or 12'1 gravity seweror a 611t appears that the 12" size possibility lith the construction of the S" sewer Une Lozne motei.. i am sorry your survey crew couldn't met the �.��flU .ii.li VL'Itici. L1U11 5uU11 U1_1uugr1 GU give us a thoroughly evaluate these possibilities. chane to more Before you proceed any farther with the graveling, paving or curb &guy#er in the parking fat area, lei's gel together and resolve this sewer size and location issue, Thanks for your continued help and cooperation, Joe Laird JAL/JW r N 4 q NILE L. BOYLE MAYOR STATE OF ! DAHp OSE BACLEY, CITY CLERK RICHARD HORNER,TREASURER & FINANCIAL OFFICER September 6, 1994 Mr. John Millar, O Foragren Associate P.O. Box 549 350 North 200 East Rexburg, Idaho 83440 H P.O. BOX 280 12 NORTH CENTER STREET EBU., IDA140 83440 PHONE (208) 359-3020 FAX (208) 359-3022 RE: Rexburg Water & Sewer Improvement Phase 11 - Water & Sewer to Comfort Inn Water to Solid Waste Transfer Building FA Project #93224 Dear John, Reference is made to your letter of August Drawing attached therewith and the request the contractors 12, 1994, the Record for final payment to 11 1. One week o reflect greater set f the Record Drawings was returned: to your off ice a so ago, with notations thereon request2Lng that they the "records' or "as built" character of the project in accuracy d/or detail 2. We are still waiting for the easementdocuments for most of the pro ,. . Please send us copies of your water, line tests so that we have a more complete hl-'Lstory j t 4. Our 'ewer crew just completed a rather hurried check of the condition f the completed pro3ect and found the follow2.ng conditions that need to be addressed. o -e #4 has water standing in it, indicating the line has a low spot in it or a build up of dirt or debris in the line downstream from the manhole, Do your"as built"' records indicate this MoHIS i low r does the acne need t be flushed out? The lid of MoH. #7 is covered with dirt so ws could not gain acc-ess to i x O M.H. #8 had water standing in it, indicating the line has a low spot ire it or a build up of dirt or debrisin the line downstre&m from the manhole. Do your "as built" records indicate this M.H. is low or does the line need to he cleaned out D. MaHe #9 has a lot of debrl'-s in the bottom of the manhole.Perhaps the entire line needs to be flushed out.. E. Where does the 411 pressure line connect to the ss tem and where is � s southerly end g I assume this question will be answered by the new Record Ii. PleaseS. ., the air pressure tests on the sewer line and the static water level pltti tests on the manholes have a more complete the project, We have no contract with R & S Construction, but, will make payment to Walker Cross in accordance with the Annexation Agreement as soon as the above 11".9teitems are resolved. Very Tri �r Yours , Joseph A. Laird, P.2-','- city .2city Engineer Building Official .A CC d ism NILE Li. BOYLE MA YOR ROSE BA LEY, CITY CLERK RICHARD HORNERITFIEASUREA & FINANCIAL OFFICER Mr. Conrad Mitchell Comfort Inn 1565 West Main Rexburg, Idaho 83440 Dear Mr,. Mitchell, " u��ll 0� �� +� �1Q D° STATE OF IDAHO November 29, 1994. P.D. BOX 280 12 NORTH CENTER STREET RE IDAHO 83440 PIS DNS (20) 359-3320 FAX X208)�j 3�zu-3022 , We recently made a pre -final inspection of th�in Rexburg4 A "11 be nticipating that you W1 �ornfartiin is Inspection before Vevery Tong, wanted to brin� the �o��,�,�ng iiem� to nehstra ion Counter The regis tration. counter Provide handicapped accessibility as highlighted Section 7 . 2 (2) , Dage I of the attached sheets , Handicap -ped Slee in Rooms F1oar to Closet rod 64 B Floor to towel racks sp Both of these d7mPr,r";n„ il,,...,.� ,- need s to in yellow in inches (exzsting} inches (existing) Ouju i3e no more than 481t to �{�tt above the floor (dependIng UPon the directloyl of a I roach of the wheel chair and its P-rC)--K*111ftY to the rod or rankq) Q 'Cl 4h S 9 and 1) a 1 11 3 P9S& 25 3, & 4 attached., v- C• Battorn Of mirror is at 4111 above more than 4011 maximum, le�T) 'P n Ir the floor - sl0 be no 0 P U Ss a 3 1� maximum. 0 Should be mum .6 (See attached sheets V 6 & 7 for re j q�red clearances under the sinks. Double Tiil-� 'Pop 6 no more tliaii 34 sr these and other _ . . �u� � � ule- meets 8 & attached. 3, Unisex Handica- �X� - - ed Rest Room x��► :�.�. -Bottom Of Mirror is at 4611 above %J-LA1-" �han 4Uf' maximum. k- B -P Top of sink i s at 34 1/ 2 " above 2411 -T.axA L o wed. Chick other hawn Yn sheets 6 & 7 a C lz-- 4-- C Water cloqpt (f n-ybi + end k A Iobbv the floor and A lnd o -r -S -L., should b r -,N no is close A climensions as of 1 7"1-9 inches from�1oQrj u0es not meet handi�napped req-LiiPerne c; to tai Of seat. -nr t L e E IF d. reeds grab bars at hack and side. See sheets 10,11., & 12 attached . i� Snap dispenser not reachable- by handicapped. Both soap dispenser and towel dispenser should be no more than 48'1 to 54'i above the floor depending upon the direction of approach of the wheel char and its proximity to the dispensers. Allso, the locat-ion of the dispenser �s a factor, i.e. does tl-ie handicapped person have to reach over the towel dispenser to reach the snap dispenser.., See sheets 2,3 & 4 attached. F. This restroom should liave handicapped signage as will as the existing men/women sign. See sheets 15 & 16 attached for signs. Handicapped parking spaces should also have signs, Hallway - Telephone & Protruding,_gI2��ts dee sheets 16 & 17 for handicapped space requirements for telephones. Note also that an object such as a telephone, drinking fount-ain, sc;ft drink machine, etc., can only protrude into the hi,:illway a distance of 4 inches or less before it is considered a "Protruding ObJect". If it protrudes more that 4 inclles, it mush be considered under Section 4.4 Protruding Objects, which requires advance protective barriers with bottoms at 27 inches or lower) to warn the blind or visually impaired of the protruding objects. (See attached sheets 18, 19 & 20.) Nate also that minimum hallway dirillensions need to be maintained over and above the width of the protruding abjeet ( s, ). Door Openi Force - - When we were at the motel, your crews were still working on the doors. At that time they were much boa hard to open. Also, a number of the doors were not latching as they close. -.,d; that is, they appeared to be dosed but the closing mechanism hadn't pulled the door tightly cased enough so that the latch had engaged. Opening an iz� Lerior door should. only require a 5 lb . Farce to open it. (gee page 26) pelS'. Stairway Handrsc-tils-attached attached sheets 21 thru 25 for information on handrails. Items that need attention A6-4.9.4 (1) The inside handrail on switchbacks or dog legs sha1l always be- continuous. (See Figures 19 (a) and (b), pg. 22. B. If handrails are not continuous, such as at the tops or bottoms of stairs or the outside handrail at landings, They shall extend at leash 12 inches beyond the top riser and at least 12 'Inches flus the width of one triad beyond the bottom riser. At the -toy, the extension shall be parallel with the floor or ground surface. At the bottom, the handrail shall continue to slope for a distance equal to the width of one tread from the bottom riser; then, the remainder of the extension shall be horizontal (see Fig. 19(c) and (d)). Handrail extensions shall comply with Sectiori 4.4 - Protruding Objects, also . It doesn'-t- appear that there is enough room at the bottoms of some of the stairs to provide the required extension before :T Mr coming to the corner of the hallway. suggestions as to haw you feel this can best be provided.. If We are open bottom handrail to extension �:. '.Uxie inside, handrail from the landing to the end floor uaesn'i provide the required 1 1/2 inch clearance between the handrail and the fiat board adjacent to handrail. D. Gripping surfaces shall be uninterrupted by newel posts, oiler construction elements, or obstructions. E. Ends of handrails shall be ezther rounded or returned smoothly to floor, wall, or post., ? . Plc,�ase nose attached information regarding handica-p-ped access to swimming goals and hot tubs(see sheet 27 attached) . Thank you for your attention to these 'Items. If you have any questions, bet's het together and discuss them, JAL / jw Enclosures Very Truly Yours, 4 i� Joseph A. Laird, If. E. City Engineer 1 Building Official ff NILE L. BOYLE MAYOR OR ROSE BAG LEY, UTY CLERK RICHARD HR, TREAuP.ER TINA NC IA L CFFa E Mr. Conrad Mitchell Comfort Inn 1565 West Main Rexburg, Idaho 83440 Dear Mr . Mitchell, r STATE OF IDAHO November 29, 1994 We recently made apre-final inspection of the Comfort Inn in Rexburg. Anticipating that you will be asking for a Fl*nal T YMP _ 7 i H � • � .. F.O. BOX 280 12 NORTH CENTER STREET REX BURG, IDAHO 83440 PHONE (208) 359-3020 FAX (208)359-3022 pees 3LU�NU�: L Uz� Du�.ur•e very yang, i wantect to bring the follow'oing items your attention . 1. Registration Counter provide handicapped Section 7-.2 ( page The registration gaunter accessibility as highlighted 1 of the attached sheets, 2. Handicapped in Roo -ms A . Floor to closet rad --- 54 B . Floor to towel racks 60 'i -i f fl n T f' I'1 f5 ['+ t'7 A i 41 _ needs to in yellow h -i it {existing} inches existing} u�111ullSl011b Saluul�z ia� no more Vxan 48" to 54,: above the floor (depending upon the direction of approach of the wheel chain and its pro�im��y �o tie rock or racks � _ :�� ; mirclIc 5,6 and 38, pgs. 2,3, & 4 attached. C. Bottom of mirror is at 4111 above more than 4011 maximum., to the floor - should be no Do '.Uop ot sink is at 35 1/211 - should maximum . (See attached sheets 6 & 7 required clearances under the sinks.) E . Double Tub Bars (See sheets 8 & be no more than 3411 for these and other 9 attached.) 3. Unisex Handicapped Remit Roam near lobb As Bof mirror is at 46F' above the floor and shotild more than 4011 maximUm . B . Toga of pink is at 34 112t' above 34"' inaximum allowed., Check, other spawn in sheets 6 R 7 attachedI" , floor which is dose to under --sink dimensions be no the as �. rYdLUr Liosei t-[oiiet) does not meet handicapped requirements of 17-19 inches from floor to top of swat. D. Needs grafi bars at bask at -id side. Seg sheets 10,11, & 12 attached. E. Soap dispenser not reachable by handicapped. Both soap dispenser and towel dispenser should be no more than 4811 to 5411 above thefloor depending upon the direction of approach of the wheel chair,�r and Yds proximity to the dispensers. Also, the location of the dispenser is a factor, i.e. does the handicapped person have to reach over the towel dispenser to reach the soap dispenser. See sheets 2,3 & 4 attached. F. This restroom should have handicapped signage as well as the existing men/women sign. See sheets 15 & 16 attached for signs. Handicapped parking spaces should also have signs. 4. Eallway - Telephone & Protruding Objects See sheets 15 & 17 for handicapped space requirements for telephones. Note also that an abject such as a telephone, drinking fountain, soft drink machine, etc,,, can only protrude into the hallway a distance of 4 inches or less before it is considered a "Protruding Object". If it protrudes more that 4 inches, it mush be considered under Section 4.4 Protruding Objects,, which requires advance protective farriers with bottoins at 27 inches or lower) to warn the blind or visually ampaired of the protruding objects. (See attached sheets 18, 1 9 & 20. ) date also that minimum hallway dimensions need to be maintained aver and above the width of the protruding object(s).4' 5. Door Opening Force- When vire were at the motel, your crews were stip working on the doors. At that time they were much too hard to open . Also, a number of the doors were not latching as they closed; that is, they appeared to be closed but the closing mechanism hadn't pulled the door tightly closed enough so thatthe latch had engaged. Opening an interior door should only require a 5 lb . farce to open it. (see page 26) G • Stairway andraiis- See attached sheets 21 thru 25 for information an handrails. Items that need attention: A . w4.9.4 (1) The inside handrail on sw�tchbacks or dr)n- legs shall always be continuous (See Figures 19 (a) and (b), pg. 2Z. 13. If handrails are not continuous, such as at the fops or bottoms of stairs or the outside handrail at landings, they i shall extend at least 12 �.�hes beyond the fop riser and at least 12 'inches plus the width of rine triad beyond the bottom riser. At the top, the extension shall be parallel with the floor or ground surface. At the bottom, the handrail shall continue to slope for a distance equal to the width of one tread from, the bottom riser; then, the remainder of the extension shall be horizontal {see Fig. 19(c) and (d)). Handrail extensions shall comply with Section 4.4 - Protruding Objects, also . It doesn't appear that there is enough roam at the bottoms of some of the stairs to provide the required extension before 10 coming to the corner of the hallway. suggestions as to how frau feed this can best be provided . We are open bottom. handrail to extension . The inside handrail. from the landing to the end floor doesn't provide the required 1 1/2 inch clearance between the handrail and the flat board adjacent to handrail. D.. gsurfaces shall be uninterrupted by newel posts, other constructian elements, or obstructions,, E. finds of handrails shad be either rounded or smoothly to floor, wall,. or post,. returned 7. Please note attached information regarding handicapped access to swimming pools and hot tombs (see sheet 27 attached) , Thank you for your attention to these items.. questions, bet's get together and discuss them., JAL/jw Enclosures MFA Truly Yours., If you have any Joseph A. Laird, I.E. City Engineer (Building Official