[NCARC] Fwd: Re: Towers

[Ron Klein]

Bob -

I wonder what year that was done? 

The requirements changed in Larimer County in early 2000 when the 
new Land Use Code went into effect. In fact, they got easier. a variance 
should no longer be necessary under most circumstances.

Ron - W0OSK

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From:           	SCOMIND at aol.com
Date sent:      	Sat, 7 May 2005 11:43:50 EDT
Subject:        	Re: [NCARC] Fwd: Re: Towers
To:             	bier at spiritone.com, ncarc at mailman.qth.net
Copies to:      	chrism at peakpeak.com

> 
> Hi Guys,
> 
> My previous home was sold to me by a ham who had installed  an 80' Rohn 45
> tower on the property and needed it to be  engineered. I've got the
> documents in front of me.
> 
> The blueprint was drawn by Empire Laboratories, Inc., "Geotechnical  
> Engineering and Materials Testing", PO Box 503, 301 N. Howes, Fort Collins 
> 80522, 484-0359. It shows an elevation view, guy wire layout, concrete
> anchor,  and concrete base.
> 
> There's also a plot plan that shows where the tower was to be  located in
> relation to the house, irrigation ditch, lot lines, and county  road.
> 
> The previous owner applied for and received a variance to build the  tower.
> There's also a building permit signed by the appropriate officials.
> 
> Hope this helps -
> 
> 73,
> Bob
> 
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 
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