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Alexander Grace Consulting, Inc.
May 3, 2016
Robert and Cathy Richards
374 4th street North
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Re: Repair Letter
Richards Residence, 374 4th street North, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Dear Robert and Cathy,
The building at the above referenced address is to be rehabilitated due to termite damage in the front foyer.
According to the 2014 Florida Building Code, Existing Building Edition, the following is the definition of repair:
606.2.1 Repairs for less than substantial structural damage.
For damage less than substantial structural damage, the damaged elements shall be permitted to be
restored to their pre - damaged condition.
SUBSTANTIAL STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. A condition where:
1. In any story, the elements of the lateral force- resisting system have suffered damage such that the
lateral load- carrying capacity of the structure in any horizontal direction has been reduced by more than
20 percent from its pre - damaged condition; or
2. The capacity of any vertical load- carrying component, or any group of such components, that supports
more than 30 percent of the total area of the structure's floor(s) and roof(s) has been reduced more than
20 percent from its pre - damaged condition and the remaining capacity of such affected elements, with
respect to all dead and live loads, is less than 75 percent of that required by the Florida Building Code,
Building for new buildings of similar structure, purpose and location.
This structure has not sustained substantial structural damage as defined above, and therefore can be repaired to
its original condition.
Thank you again for allowing AGC to provide a summary assessment letter. If you have further questions, please
don't hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
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