HomeMy WebLinkAboutRamp Inspection by Kenneth A. Woods Structural Engineer - Inspection - 4 HIGH STREET 8/8/2013 20 Temple Street
Newbu ryport,MAO 1950
Phone:978-985-6129 Kenneth A. Woods, P.E.
kenwoods@comcast.net
November 6, 2026
Justin Sharkey
RCG LLC
Email :jsharkey@rcg-Ile.com
Re: 60 Water St, Andover, MA—structural integrity of existing ramp
To Whom it may concern:
At your request we inspected the ramp at the property referenced above. Some concerns
were voiced as to the structural integrity of the ramp due to visible rust.
The ramp was examined on all visible surfaces and sounded with a hammer. Steel rusts and
this installation is visibly corroded but not beyond repair.The ramp appears to be fully intact
and structurally sound.
Corrosion was observed.The time is now to provide some maintenance so the corrosion
does not advance to a point where more elaborate repairs are required.
I suggest scraping all larger pieces of scale and wire brushing the steel portions of the ramp
system and then applying two coats of rust preventative paint to prevent further corrosion.
Perhaps this should be added to a maintenance schedule to be revisited on an every ten-
year basis.
This letter is written to certify that the painted ramp will provide many additional years of
acceptable service and satisfies the structural load requirements of the Massachusetts State
International Building Code.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact this Office at
your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
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Kenneth Woods