[NCARC] Fwd: Re: Towers

[Kevin K7VI]

Hi, folks.

Can anyone suggest a PE to Chris (see below) for his tower work up in 
Estes Park?  I've included his address in the cc: since he's not on this 
list.

Many thanks,
Kevin Bier, K7VI (ex-KB0EBH in Greeley)

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	Re: Towers
Date: 	Tue, 03 May 2005 17:32:31 -0600
From: 	Chris M <chrism at peakpeak.com>
To: 	<UpTheTower at aol.com>



On 12/6/04 7:54 PM, "UpTheTower at aol.com" <UpTheTower at aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 12/3/2004 1:34:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, Chris M
> <chrism at peakpeak.com> writes:
> 
>> I think I missed the window this year, it's been really cold and the ground
>> is probably pretty much frozen now.  I had some back trouble and got
>> sidetracked with that.  Will pick it up in the Spring.
> 
> Yeah, it happens.
>> 
>> I don't understand why tower manufacturers don't get a PE stamp in every
>> state with a drawing they can supply to everyone that wants to use their
>> tower (pending soil condition check)
> 
> Uh, it's a cost and liability factor?!? It's your responsibility to get the
> proper documentation.

Yeah I get it now.

> 
>>  but I'm sure I can find a PE
>> eventually.  The two companies I called didn't call back also needlessly
>> delaying things.
> 
> Going to an engineering firm will run you $1-2K. Find a local engineering
> buddy to help you. I can help in this arena.
> 
> Cheers,
> Steve    K7LXC
> Champion Radio Products
> 

Do you know anyone local to Colorado?

The firms I have contacted want a lot.  I know some ME's, but no CE's. The
county requires that someone who has experience does the plans, so I can't
just get some pre-stressed concrete CE that designs bridges, the county will
reject it.

I've got the space marked so as soon as the snow (2 feet) melts I can start
on it.

Chris