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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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El Dorado County Grand Jury
• 2000-2001
Use of Laminated Beams in Exterior Construction
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Findings 3 findings
F1
Page 174
Laminated beams used in the exterior construction of some county buildings are delaminated and deteriorating. Response to F1: The respondent agrees with the finding.
F2
Page 174
APA recommends that laminated beams not be used in exterior construction. Response to F2: The respondent agrees with the finding.
F3
Page 174
Repair procedures are available for laminated beams that have delaminated. If done properly, these repairs can protect beams from further delamination and deterioration. Response to F3: The respondent agrees with the finding.
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 174The Department of General Services should repair, or cause to have repaired, the laminated beams that are currently deteriorated. Response to Recommendation R1: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. Current funding to repair beams to be accomplished by the end of November 2001. 1 75
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R2Page 175The Department of General Services should take appropriate action to protect those laminated beams used in exterior construction that have not yet started to delaminate. Response to Recommendation R2: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. Current funding to repair beams to be accomplished by the end of November 2001.
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R3Page 175Laminated beams should not be used on the exterior of structures in future County construction projects. Response to Recommendation R3: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. As new County facilities are designed and constructed, the Department of General Services will insure that no laminated beams are used on the exterior of structures. Responses Required for Findings