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Irvine. CR 92518
949-788-0424
STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
WALL DESIGN
JOB# 140217-01
NOROUZIAN RESIDENCE
94 ARCHIPIELAGO
NEV!PORT COAST,CA
DESIGN CRJTERIA: 2013 CB.C
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SUITE H-106
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IRVINE, CA 92618 W14 PROJECTS\140217-01 NOROUZIAN RES. (GEOSCAPE LAND
RetainPro 10 (c) 1987·2012, Build 10.13.7.31
License: KW-06056538 Cantilevered Retaining Wall Design ;ode: esc 2010,ACI 318-08,ACI530-08
License To : UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING INC.
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Retained Height 4.00 ft
Wall height above soil
Slope Behind Wall
Height of Soil over Toe
Water height over heel
5.00 ft
0.00: 1
6.00 in
0.0 ft
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Surcharge Over Heel 0.0 psf
NOT used To Resist Sliding & Overturning
Surcharge Over Toe 0.0 psf
NOT Used for Sliding & Overturning
l!;.!t~~e,~~
Axial Dead Load 0.0 lbs
Axial Live Load · 0.0 lbs
Axial Load Eccentricity 0.0 in
Wall Stability Ratios
Overturning ·
Sliding
Total Bearing Load
... resultant ecc.
1.52 OK
1.61 OK
1,382 lbs
10.17 in
Soil Pressure@ Toe 1,331 psf OK
Soil Pressure @Heel 0 psf OK
. Allowable 1 ,500 psf
Soil Pressure Less Than Allowable
ACI Factored @ Toe 1,597 psf
ACI Factored @ Heel 0 psf
Footing Shear@ Toe 10.8 psi OK
Footing Shear@ Heel 2.5 psi OK
Allowable 75.0 psi
Sliding Cales (Vertical Component Used)
Lateral Sliding Force · 830.0 lbs
less 1 OQ% Passive Force = - 1 ,056.3 lbs
less 100% Friction-Force = -276.4 lbs
Added Force Req'd 0.0 lbs OK
... .for 1.5 : 1 Stability 0.0 lbs OK
Soil Data
Allow Soil Bearing = 1,500.0 psf
Equivalent Fluid Pressure Method
Heel Active Pressure 60.0 psf/ft
Passive Pressure
Soil Density, Heel
Soil Density, Toe
FootingiiSoil Friction
Soil height to ignore
for passive pressure
200.0 psf/ft
120.00 pcf
120.00 pcf
0.200
0.00 in
I Lateral Load Applied to Stem n
Lateral Load o:o #/ft
... Height to Toj: 0.00 ft
... Height to Bottom 0.00 ft
The above lateral load
has been increased 1.00
by a factor of
Wind on Exposed Stem = 16.0 psf
Stem Construction Top Stem
Design Height Above Ft!; ft= 5.00
Wall Material Above "Ht" Fence
Thickness
Rebar Size
Rebar Spacing
Rebar Placed at
Design Data
fb/FB + fa/Fa
Total Force @ Section lbs= 64.0
Moment.. .. Actual ft-# = 128.0
Moment. .... Allowable ft-# =
Shear ..... Actual psi=
Shear ..... Allowable
Wall Weight psf=
Rebar Depth 'd' in=
LAP SPLICE IF ABOVE in=
LAP SPLICE IF BELOW in=
HOOK EMBED INTO FTG in=
djacent ooting Load
Footing Width
Eccentricity
Wall to Ftg CL Dis!
Footing Type
Base Above/Below Soil
at Back of Wall
Poisson's Ratio
2nd 3rd
Stem OK Stem OK
2.00 0.00
Masonry Masonry
6.00 8.00
# A # 4 ..
16.00 8.00
Center Center
0.669 0.547
200.0 560.0
440.0 1,160.0
657.9 2,122.0
5.6 9.3
38.7 38.7
63.0 84.0
3.00 5.00
24.00 24.00
24.00
6.00
Masonry Data Hook embedment reduced by stress ratio
rm psi=
Fs psi=
Solid Grouting
Load Factors -------------
Use Half Stresses
Modular Ratio 'n'
Short Term Factor
Equiv. Solid Thick.
Masonry Block Type
Masonry Design Method
1,500
20,000
Yes
No
25.78
1.000
5.60
1,500
20,000
Yes
No
25.78
1.000
7.60 Building Code
Dead Load
Live Load
Earth, H
Wind,W
Seismic, E
CBC 2010,ACI
1.200
1.600
1.600
1.600
1.000
Concrete Data
rc
Fy
psi=
psi=
Normal Weight
ASD
0:0 lbs
0.00 ft
0.00 in
0.00 ft
Line Load
0.0 ft
0.500
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UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING INC.
15375 BARRANCA PARKWAY
SUITE H-106
Job# Dsgnr: S.S.
Page:~
Date: 19 MAY 2014
Descr:
949. ~OU·0'-1<14
IRVINE, CA 92618 W14 PROJECTS\140217-01 NOROUZIAN RES, (GEOSCAPE LAND
RetainPro 10 (c) 1987-2012, Build 10.13.7.31
License: KW-oso56538 Cantilevered Retaining Wall Design
License To : UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING INC.
~ode: CBC 2010,ACI 318-08,ACI 530-08
I Footing Dimensions & Strengths I M4J?i44@44ffui-M#%hfh~~Y.:i£1!t:4¥M'Ji~ ''*iW&kJ.iZ%~'f,.,~
Toe Width 2,08 ft
Heel Width 1.00
Total Footing Width 3,08
Footing Thickness
Key Width
Key Depth
Key Distance from Toe
12.00 in
12,00 in
21.00 in
1 '75 ft
fc = 2,500 psi Fy = 40,000 psi
145.00 pcf
0.0018
Footing Concrete Density
Min, As%
Cover@ Top 3.00 @ Btm.= 3.00 in
__!Qg_
Factored Pressure 1,597
Mu' : Upward 22
Mu' : Downward 3
Mu: Design 18
Actuai1-Way Shear 10.75
Allow 1-Way Shear 75.00
Toe Reinforcing None Spec'd
Heel Reinforcing None Spec'd
Key Reinforcing # 4@ 9.00 in
Other Acceptable Sizes & Spacings
Toe: Not re·~'d, Mu < S * Fr
Heel: Not re ~'d, Mu < S * Fr
~
0 psf
0 ft-#
10 ft-#
10ft-#
2.45 psi
75.00 psi
Key: #4@ ~~.50 in, #5@ 14.50 in, #6@ 20.50 in, #7@ 28.00 in,
Forces & Monients
Item
Heel Active Pressure
Surcharge over Heel
Surcharge Over Toe
Adjacent Footing Load
Added Lateral Load
Load @ Stem Above Soil =
. Total
..... OVERTURNING .....
Force Distance Moment
lbs ft ft-#
750.0 1.67 1,250,0
80.0 7.50 600.0
830.0 O.T.M . 1,850.0
Resisting/Overturning Ratio 1.52
Vert. component of active S.P. used for Overturning Resistance.
DESIGNER NOTES:
Soil Over Heel
Sloped Soil Over Heel
Surcharge Over Heel
Adjacent Footing Load
Axial Dead Load on Stem=
*Axial Live Load on Stem
Soii Over Toe
Surcharge Over Toe
Stem Weight(s)
Earth @ Stem Transitions=
Footing Weigh!
Key Weight
..... RESISTING: .... Force Distance Moment
lbs ft ft-#
160.0
124.8
357.0
40.0
446.6
253,8
2.91
1.04
2.37
2.66
1.54
2.25
466.1
129.8
845.8
106.5
687.8
570.9
Total= 1,382,2 lbs R.M.= 2,807.0
*Axial live load NOT included in total displayed, or used for overturning
resistance, but is included for soil pressure calculation. .
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DATE: 02.20.14
UNIVERSAL
15375 Barranca Parkway, H106
Irvine, CR 92618
949-788-0424
STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
WALL DESIGN
JOB# 140217-01
NOROUZIAN RESIDENCE
94 ARCHIPIELAGO
NEWPORT COAST,CA
DESIGN CRITERIA: 2013 C.B.C
ENGINEERING
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U.E.I.
UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING INC.
15375 BARRANCA PARKWAY
SUITE H-106
Title 6' RET WALL
Job# OTC12122 Dsgnr: S.S.
Oeser:
Page: __
Date: 17 FEB 2014
IRVINE, CA 92618 2014 PROJECTS\140217-01 NOROUZIAN RES. (GEOSCAPE lAND
RetainPro 10 (c) 1987-2012, Build 10.13.7.31
License: KW-06056538 Cantilevered Retaining Wall Design
License To : UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING INC.
~ode: CBC 2010,ACI318-08,ACI530-08
Criteria
Retained Height
Wall heighi above soil
Slope Behind Wall
Height of Soil over Toe
Water height over heel
4.00 ft
5.00 ft
2.00: 1
6.00 in
0.0 ft
L SUrcharge Loads oo
UWW-t>tMttt:t"f&N tltl®Ui&Wfi'hd &i&Vi'it.%1®~~ Surcharge Over Heel 0.0 psf
NOT Used To Resist Sliding & Overturning
Surcharge Over Toe 0.0 psf
NOT Used for Sliding & Overturning
I.£E~~~~a~l!;~
·Axial Dead Load 0.0 lbs ·
Axial Live Load 0.0 lbs
Axial Load Eccentricity 0.0 in
1.2!~!~~,~~~ .. ~'t-&-.-¥46lli:::J
Wall Stability Ratios
Overturning 2.15 OK
Sliding 2.32 OK
Total Bearing Load
... resultant ecc.
1,479 lbs
9.96.in
Soil Pressure @ Toe 1,389 psf OK
Soil Pressure @ Heel 0 psf OK
Allowable · 1 ,500 psf
Soil Pressure Less Than Allowable
ACIFactored@ Toe 1,666 psf
ACI Factored@ Heel 0 psf
Footing Shear@ Toe 12.0 psi OK
Footing Shear@ Heel 8.6 psi OK
Allowable 75.0 psi
Sliding Cales . (Vertical Component Used)
LateraiSiidirig Force
less 100% Passive Force =
less 100% Friction Force =
Added Force Req'd
... .for 1.5 : 1 Stability
880.81bs
1,667.4 lbs
375.81bs
0.0 lbs OK
0.0 lbs OK
Soil Data
Allow Soil Bearing = 1 ,500.0 psf
Equivalent Fluid Pressure Method
Heel Active Pressure 60.0 psf/ft
Passive Pressure
Soil Density, Heel
Soil Density, Toe
FootingjjSoil Friction
Soil height to ignore
for passive pressure
200.0 psf/ft
110.00 pcf
110.00 pcf
0.200
0.00 in
I Lateral Load Applied to Stem
Lateral Load
... Height to Toj:
... Height to Bottom
The above lateral load
has been increased
by a factor of
Wind on Exposed Stem =
0.0 #1ft
0.00 ft
0.00 ft
1.00
16.0 psf
Adjacent ooting Load 0.0 s
Footing Width 0.00 ft
Eccentricity 0.00 in
Wall to Ftg CL Dist 0.00 ft
Footing Type Line Load
Base Above/Below Soil 0.0 ft at Back of Wall
Poisson's Ratio 0.500
I~~&~~~ ..-:..T.=.o!:..p..:::S.=.te:..:m~---=.:..::_~-~c.:...::....,...,...,---------2nd 3rd
Stem OK Stem OK
Design Height Above Ft£ ft = 5.00
Wall Material Above "Ht" Fence
Thickness
Rebar Size
Rebar Spacing
Rebar Placed at
Design Data
fb/FB +fa/Fa
Total Force @ Section
Moment... .Actual
Moment:. ... Allowable
lbs=
ft-# =
ft-#=
Shear. .... Actual psi =
Shear. .... Allowable
Wall Weight psf =
Rebar Depth 'd' in =
lAP SPLICE IF ABOVE in=
lAP SPLICE IF BELOW in=
HOOK EMBED INTO FTG in=
64.0
128.0
2.00
Masonry
6.00
# 4
16.00
Center
0.669
200.0
440.0
657.9
5.6
38.7
63.0
3.00
24.00
24.00
Masonry Data Hook embedment reduced by stress ratio
fm
Fs
Solid Grouting
psi=
psi=
0.00
Masonry
8.00
# 4
8.00
Center
0.547
560.0
1,160.0
2,122.0
9.3
38.7
84.0
5.00
24.00
6.00
Load Factors -------------
Use Half Stresses
Modular Ratio 'n'
Short Term Factor
Equiv. Solid Thick.
Masonry Block Type
Masonry Design Method
1,500
20,000
Yes
No
25.78
1.000
5.60
1,500
20,000
Yes
No
25.78
1.000
7.60 Building Code
Dead Load
Live Load
Earth,H
Wind,W
Seismic, E
esc 201o,ACI
1.200
1.600
1.600
1.600
1.000
Normal Weight
ASD
Concrete Data -------------------------
fc
Fy
psi=
psi=
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UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING INC.
15375 BARRANCA PARKWAY
SUITE H-106
Job# : OTC12122 Dsgnr: S.S. Date: 17 FEB 2014
Oeser:
IRVINE, CA 92618 ?014 PROJECTS\140217-01 NOROUZIAN RES. (GEOSCAPE LAND
RetainPro 10 (c) 1987-2012, Build 10.13.7.31 .
License: KW.()G05653B Cantilevered Retaining Wall Design ~ode: CBC 2010,ACI 318-08,ACI 530-08
License To : UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING INC.
Footing Dimensions & Strengths
Toe Width
Heel Width
Total Footing Width
Footing Thickness
Key Width
Key Depth
Key Distance from Toe
2.08 ft
1.00
3.08
12.00 in
12.00 in
31.00 in
1. 75 ft
fc = 2,500 psi Fy = 40,000 psi
145.00 pcf
0.0018
Footing Concrete Density
Min. As%
Cover@ Top 3.00 @ Btm.= 3.00 in
Factored Pressure
Mu': Upward
Mu' : Downward
Mu: Design
Actuai1-Way Shear
Allow 1-Way Shear
Toe Reinforcing
Heel Reinforcing
Key Reinforcing
___!QL
1,666
23
3
19
~
0 psf
0 ft-#
224 ft-#
224 ft-#
12.05 8.61 psi
75.00 75.00 psi
# 4@ 12.00 in
#4@ 12.00 in
#4@ 9.00 in
Other Acceptable Sizes & Spacings
Toe: Not req'd, Mu < S * Fr
Heel: Not req'd, Mu < S * Fr
Key: #4@ 9.50 in, #5@ 14.50 in, #6@ 20.50 in, #7@ 28.00 in,
Forces & Moments
Item
Heel Active Pressure
Surcharge over Heel
Surcharge Over Toe
Adjacent Footing Load
Added Lateral Load
Load @ Stem Above Soil =
Total
.... ~OVERTURNING .....
Force Distance Moment
lbs ft ft-#
800.8 1.72 1,379.2
80.0 7.50 600.0
880.8 O.T.M. 1,979.2
Resisting/Overturning Ratio 2.15
Vert. component of active S.P. used for Overturning Resistance.
Vertical component of active pressure NOT used for soil pressure
DESIGNER NOTES:
Soil Over Heel
Sloped Soil Over Heel
Surcharge Over Heel
Adjacent Footing Load
Axial Dead Load on Stem =
*Axial Live Load on Stem
Soil Over Toe
Surcharge Over Toe
Stem Weight(s)
Earth @Stem Transitions=
Footing Weigh1
Key Weight
. .... RESISTING .....
Force Distance Moment
lbs ft ft-#
146.7 2.91 427.3
3.1 2.97 9.1
114.4 1.04 119.0
357.0 2.37 845.8
36.7 2.66 97.7
446.6 1.54 687.8
374.6 2.25 842.8
____ 4_00_.1_ 3.08 1,232.3
Total= 1,879.1 lbs R.M.= 4,261.7
*Axial live load NOT included in total displayed, or used for overturning resistance, but is included for soil pressure calculation. -
GLOBAL
RECE\VED
May 23,2014
Project 5800-81
MAY 2 7 20'4
COUNTY Of ORANGE
Geoscape
20372 Hermana Circle
Lake Forest, California 92630
Attention:
Subject:
Mr. Len Hawkins
Response to Geotechnical Report Review Sheet
Proposed Swimming Pool/Spa: and Retaining Wall Construction
Norouzian Residence
94 Archipelago
Newport Coast, California
References: a) Global Geo-Engineering, Inc. -Geotechnical Evaluation, Proposed
Swimming Pool/Spa and Retaining Wall Construction, Norouzian
Residence~ 94 Archipelago, Newport Coast, California Project 5800-81
dated March 18, 2014;
b) County of Orange Public Works -Grading/Geotechnical Section -
Geotechnical Report Review Sheet dated March 31, 2014;
c) Global Geo-Engineering, Inc.-Response to Geotechnical Report Review
Sheet, Proposed Swimming Pool/Spa and Retaining Wall Construction,
Norouzian Residence, 94 Archipelago, Newport Coast, California Project
5800-81 dated May 19, 2014;
d) County of Orange Public Works -Grading/Geotechnical Section -
Geotechnical Report Review Sheet dated April11, 2014;
c) Grading Plan Check No. RW140033
Dear Mr. Hawkins:
This letter provides our response to the referenced review sheet dated April11, 2014
1. Item 1 .
We reviewed the swimming pools plans. The plans are in general conformance with our
report. The plans have been signed and stamped.
3 Corporate Park, Suite 270, Irvine, California 92606
Office (949) 221-0900 Fax (949) 221-0091
e-mail: global@globalgeo.net
Geoscape
May 23,2014
Project 5 800-81
Page2
2. ·Item 2 --
We reviewed the retaining wall plans and structural details. The plan and details are in
general·confonnance with our recommendations .
. 3. Item 3
Our recommendations have been incorporated in the project plans.
4. Item 4 --
We reviewed the following reports and plans:
a) Leighton and Associates, Inc., 2002a, Geotechnical Report of Rough Grading,
Lots 81 through 128, Lots 145through 180, Lots 192 through 222, Lots 236
through 262, and Adjacent Slopes and Streets, Tract 15586 Phase 2, Beachtown
2, Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, County of Orange, California, Project No.
830019-037, dated January 24, 2003;
b) Pool plans prepared by Geoscape;
c) Structural details provided by Pool Engineering, Inc.
5. Item 5
The review of the report by Leighton and Associates, Inc. indicate the subgrade soils
below the pool area consist of engineered fill.
6. Item 6
The recommended values are CBC minimum.
The opportunity to be of service is sincerely appreciated. If you have any questions or if we can
be of further assistance, please call.
Verytrulyyours, ~~ -/"'""orEvS/n~ ·
G.LOBAL GEO-ENGINEERlN·~-~~~N ~--~-~ -; ;·vj UDf\SANI Q. \ ·:; ' ' . ·z. \
. ' .. ' ( Exp. Daie 03/31/ I 'i)
M. . pasani. . '!~\ 2301 _"' :;
Pnnc1pal Geotechnical Engmeer ·,,, ~f'or u~\\J ~-/
RGE 2301 "/; -"---' £c,~ 'X~ . li::-.;----1\\<;.0,p
(Exp. March 31, 2015) -LUd;~~.-;:-7
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Geoscape
May 23,2014
Project 5800-81
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Enclosure:
County of Orange Geotechnical Report Review Sheet
Terms and Conditions
'·
County of Orange PC
·Orange County Public Works-Grading/Geotechnical Section
300 North Flower Street-P.O. Box 4048
Santa Ana, California 92702-4048 -(Direct) 714-667-8876 (Fax) 667-8885
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT REVIEW SHEET
Review of the Geotechnical Report including:
Geotechnical
Geoteclinical
Geologic Report
Soils. Report
Response
Report Date
03-18-2014
03-18-2014
Bv the Consulting Firm: Global Geo-Engineering, Inc.
Legal Description: Lot 3iTract 16407
Site Address: 94 Archipelago Drive, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Grading Plan CheckNo.: SW140053/RW140033
Developer/Owner: Reza Norouzian
Address: 94 Archipelago, Newport Coa.<;t, CA 92657
Geoteclmical Engineer: Mohan B. Upasani, RGE 2301
Engineering Geologist: N/A
Date Received
03-25-14 (SW)
03-25-14 (R\V)
Type of Report
Preliminary (Initial)
Preliminary (Initial)
In-grading or Interim
Rough Grade Compaction
Supplement or Addendum
Grading Plan Review
Consulting Firm Job #: 5800-81
Also Mail To: Geoscape Landscape Const., Inc.
20372 Hermana Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Prior to approval of the report please attend to the items below:
1. Review the Swimming Pool Plans and Structural Details submitted to the County that will be utilized during
construction of the project. Provide additional recommendations as necessary. The sv.imming pool plans must be
reviewed and signed by the geotechnical engmeer.
2. Review the Retaining Wall Plans and Structural Details submitted to the County that will be utilized during
construction of the project. Provide additional recommendations as necessary.. The retaining wall plans must be
reviewed and signed by the geotechnical engineer.
3. Coordinate with the project engineers to confirm that your recommendations are incorporated into the swimming pool
and retaining wall plans and structural details.
4. Provide a list of the references (e.g. approved geotechnical reports, publications, maps, etc.) used in preparation of
your report. The swimming pool aml retaining wall plans reviewed in preparation of your report should also be
included in the reference list.
5. Provide additional comment/discussion on the as-graded condition (min./max. depth of fill, slope/key>vay
construction, etc.) in the vicinity of the proposed improvements based upon your review of the approved geotechnical
reports for the subject site.
6. Provide supporting site specific laborat01y test results or confirm CBC minimums for allo\vable bearing values are
recommended in your submitted report. ·
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to give me a call at my office (714-667-8876).
~//}~ . ,//<r[/ .. / . c..-.__ Report Reviewed by: ____ .....:;._~-+----..:.-,.._------=---------· Date: 04-ll-2014
{_RYan S. Rose, PG, CEG
Engineering Geologist
R yan.RosercU.ocp w. ocgov. com
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Geoscape
May 23,2014
Project 5800-81
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Consultant shall serve Client by providing professional counsel and technical advice regarding subsurface conditions consistent with the scope of services agreed-to
between the parties. Consultant will use his professional judgment and will perform his services using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar
circumstances, by reputable foundation engineers and/or engineering geologists practicing in this·or similar localities.
In assisting Client, the Consultant may include or rely on information and drawings prepared by others for the purpose of clarification, reference or
bidding; however, by including the same, the Consultant assumes no responsibility for the inf'ormation shown thereon and Client agrees that Consultant is
not responsible for any defects in its services that result from reliance on the information and drawings prepared by others. Consultant shall not be liable
for any incorrect advice; judgment or decision based on any inaccurate information furnished. by the Client or any third party, and Client will indemnify
Consultant against claims, demands, or liability arising out of, or contribute to, by such information.
UiJ.less otherwise negotiated in writing, Client agrees to·liinit any and all liability, claim for damages, cost of defense, or expenses to be levied against
Consultant on account of design defect, error, oinission, or professional negligence to a sum not to exceed ten thousand dollars or charged ·fees
whichever is less. Further, Client agrees to notify any construction contractor or subcontractor who may perform work in cormection with ariy design,
report, or study prepared by Consultant of such limitation of liability for design defects, errors, oinissions, or professional negligence, and· require as a
condition precedent to their performing the work a like liinitation of liability on their part as against the Consultant. In the event the Client fails to obtain a
like limitation of liability provision as to design defects, errors, oinissions or professional negligence, any liability of the Client and Consultant to such
contractor or subcontractor arising out of a negligence shall be allocated between Client and Consultant in such a manner that the aggregate liability of
Consultant for such. design defects to all parties, including ·the Client shall not' exceed ten thousand dollars or charged fees whichever is less. No
warranty, expressed or implied of merchantability or fitness, is made or intended in connection with. the work to be performed by Consultant or by the
proposal for consulting or other services or by the furnishing of oral or written reports or findings made by Consultant.
The Client agrees, to the fullest extent permitted-by law, to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Consultant, its officers, directors, employees, agents
and subconsultants from and against all claims, damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs, of any nature
whatsoever arising from or in connection with the Project to the. extent that said claims, damages, liabilities or costs arise out of the work, services, or
conduct of Client or Client's contractors, subconsultants, or other third party not under Consultant's control. Client further agrees that the duty to defend
set forth herein arises i=ediately and is not contingent on a· finding of fault against Client or Client's contractors, subconsultants, or other third parties.
Client shall not be obligated under this provision to ·indemnify Consultant for Consultant's sole negligence or· willful misconduct.
Client shall grant free access to the site !or all necessary equipment and personnel and Client shall notify any and all possessors of the project site that
Client has granted Consultant free access to the project site at no charge to Consultant uiJ.less expressly agreed to otherwise in writing.
If Client is not the property owner for the subject Project, Client agrees that it will notify the property owner of the terms of this agreement and obtain said
property owner's approval to the terms and conditions herein. Should Client fail to obtain the property owner's agreement as required herein, Client agrees
to be solely responsible to Consultant for all damages, liabilities, costs, including litigation fees and costs, arising from such failure that exceed that
limitation of Consultant's liability herem.
Client shall locate for Consultant and shall assume responsibility for the accuracy of his representations as to the locations of all underground utilities and
installations. Consultant will not be responsible for damage to any such utilities or installation not so located.
Client and Consultant agree to waive claims against each other for consequential damages arising out of or relating to this agreement. Neither party to this
agreement shall assign the contract without the express, written consent of the other party.
Consultant agrees to cover all open test holes and place a cover to carry a 200-pound load on· each hole prior to leaving project site unattended. Consultant
agrees that all test holes will be backfilled upon completion of the job. However, Client may request test holes to remain open after completion of
Consultants work. In the event Client agrees to pay for all costs associated with covering and backfilling said test holes at a later date, and Client shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless Consultant for all. claims, demands and liabilities arising from his request, except for the sole negligence of the
Consultant, to the extent perinitted by law.
Consultant shall not be responsible for the general safety on the job or for the work of Client, other contractors and third parties.
Consultant shall be excused for any delay in completion of the contract caused by acts of God, acts of the Client or. Client's agent and/or contractors,
inclement weather, labor trouble, acis of public utilities, public bodies, or inspectors, extra work, failure of Client to make payments promptly, or other
contingencies unforeseen by Consultant and beyond reasonable control of the Consultant.
In the event that either party desires to terminate this contract prior to completion of the project, written notification of such intention to terminate must be
tendered to the other party. In the event Client notifies Consultant of such intention to terminate Consultant's services prior to completion of the contract,
Consultant reserves the right to complete such analysis and records as are necessary to place files in order, to dispose of samples, put equipment in order,
and (where considered necessary to protect his professional reputation) to complete a report on the work performed to date. In the event that Consultant
incurs cost in Client's termination of this Agreement, a terinination charge to cover such cost shall be paid by Client.
If the Client is a corporation, the individual or individuals who sign or ini,tial this Contract, on behalf of the Client, guarantee that Client will perform its
duties under this Contract. The individual or individuals so signing or initialing this Contract warrant that they are duly authorized agents of !lie Client.
Any notice required or permitted under this Contract may be given by ordinary mail at the address contained in this Contract, but such address may be
changed by written notice given by one party to the other from time to time. Notice shall be deemed received in the ordinary course of the mail. This
agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into the County of Orange, State of California. ·
LIMITATIONS
Our findings, interpretations, analyses, and reco=endations are professional opinions, prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted professional
practices and are based on ·observation, laboratory data and our professional experience. Consultant does not assume responsibility for the proper execution of the·
work by others by undertaking the services being provided to Client under this agreement and shall in.no way be responsible for the deficiencies or defects in the work
performed by others not under Consultant's direct control. No other warranty herein is expressed or implied.
County of Orange R
Orange County Public Works-Grading/Geotechnical Section
300 North Flower Street-P.O. Box 4048
Santa Ana, California 92702-4048 -(Direct) 714-667-8876 (Fax) 667-8885
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT REVIEW SHEET
Review of the Geotechnical Report including:
Geotechnical
Geotechnical
Geologic Report
Soils Report
Response
Response
Report Date
03-18-2014
03-18-2014
05-19-2014
05-23-2014
By the Consulting Firm: Global Geo-Engineering. Inc.
Legal Description: Lot 3/Tract 16407
Site Address: 94 Archipelago Drive, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Grading Plan Check No.: SW140053/RW140033
Developer/Owner: Reza Norouzian
Address: 94 Archipelago, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Geotechnical Engineer: Mohan B. Upasani, RGE 2301
Engineering Geologist: N/ A
Reports Approved
Date Received TYQe of Report
03-25-14 (SW) Preliminary (Initial)
03-25-14 (RW) Preliminary (Initial)
In-grading or Interim
Rough Grade Compaction
05-20-2014 (SW) Supplement or Addendum
05-27-2014 (SW/RW) Supplement or Addendum
Grading Plan Review
Consulting Firm Job#: 5800-81
Also Mail To: Geoscape Landscape Const., Inc.
20372 Hermana Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Reports Reviewed by: ------~---r--;-~~--' _A _ _._~----------Date: 05-30-2014
yan S. Rose, PG, CEG
Engineering Geologist
Ryan.Rose@ocpw.ocgov.com
County of Orange PC
Orange County Public Works-Grading/Geotechnical Section
300 North Flower Street-P.O. Box 4048
Santa Ana, California 92702-4048-(Direct) 714-667-8876 (Fax) 667-8885
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT REVIEW SHEET
Review of the Geotechnical Report including:
Geotechnical
Geotechnical
Geologic Report
Soils Report
Response
Report Date
03-18-2014
03-18-2014
By the Consulting Firm: Global Geo-Engineering. Inc.
Legal Description: Lot 3/Tract 16407
Site Address: 94 Archipelago Drive, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Grading Plan Check No.: SW140053/RW140033
Developer/Owner: Reza Norouzian
Address: 94 Archipelago, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Geotechnical Engineer: Mohan B. Upasani, RGE 2301
Engineering Geologist: N/ A
Date Received
03-25-14 (SW)
03-25-14 (RW)
Type of Report
Preliminary (Initial)
Preliminary (Initial)
In-grading or Interim
Rough Grade Compaction
Supplement or Addendum
Grading Plan Review
Consulting Firm Job#: 5800-81
Also Mail To: Geoscape Landscape Const., Inc.
20372 Hermana Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Prior to approval of the report please attend to the items below:
1. Review the Swimming Pool Plans and Structural Details submitted to the County that will be utilized during
construction of the project. Provide additional recommendations as necessary. The swimming pool plans must be
reviewed and signed by the geotechnical engineer.
2. Review the Retaining Wall Plans and Structural Details submitted to the County that will be utilized during
construction of the project. Provide additional recommendations as necessary. The retaining wall plans must be
reviewed and signed by the geotechnical engineer.
3. Coordinate with the project engineers to confirm that your recommendations are incorporated into the swimming pool
and retaining wall plans and structural details.
4. Provide a list of the references (e.g. approved geotechnical reports, publications, maps, etc.) used in preparation of
your report. The swimming pool and retaining wall plans reviewed in preparation of your report should also be
included in the reference list.
5. Provide additional comment/discussion on the as-graded condition (min./max. depth of fill, slope/keyway
construction, etc.) in the vicinity of the proposed improvements based upon your review of the approved geotechnical
reports for the subject site.
6. Provide supporting site specific laboratory test results or confirm CBC minimums for allowable bearing values are
recommended in your submitted report.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to give me a call at my office (714-667-8876).
Report Reviewed by: _____ ,/J?r~-;.1 -~--~__....·~-· -=-------ffiml S. Rose, PG, CEG
Engineering Geologist
Ryan. Rose@ocpw. ocgov. com
Date: 04-11-2014
County of Orange PC
Orange County Public Works-Grading/Geotechnical Section
300 North Flower Street-P.O; Box 4048
Santa Ana, California 92702-4048-(Direct) 714-667-8876 (Fax) 667-8885
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT REVIEW SHEET
Review of the Geotechnical Report including:
Geotechnical
Geologic Report
Soils Report
Response
Report Date
03-18-2014
By the Consulting Firm: Global Geo-Engineering. Inc.
Legal Description: Lot 3/Tract 16407 ·
Site Address: 94 Archipelago Drive, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Grading Plan Check No.: SWl40053
Date Received
03-25-14
Type of Report
Preliminary (Initial)
In-grading or Interim
Rough Grade Compaction
Supplement or Addendum
Grading Plan Review
Consulting Firm Job #: 5800-81
Developer/Owner: Reza Norouzian
Address: 94 Archipelago, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Geotechnical Engineer: Mohan B. Upasani, RGE 2301
Engineering Geologist: N/ A
Also Mail To: Geoscape Landscape Const., Inc.
203 72 Hermana Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Prior to approval of the report please attend to the items below:
1. Review the Swimming Pool Plans and Structural Details submitted to the County that will be utilized during
construction of the project. Provide additional recommendations as necessary. The swimming pool plans must be
reviewed and signed by the soils engineer.
2. Coordinate with the project engineers to confirm that your recommendations are incorporated into the swimming pool
plans and structural details.
3. Provide a list of the references (e.g. approved geotechnical reports, publications, maps, etc.) used in preparation of
your report. The swimming pool plans reviewed in preparation of your report should also be included in the reference
list.
4. Provide additional comment/discussion on the as-graded condition (min./max. depth of fill, slope/keyway
construction, etc.) in the vicinity of the proposed improvements based upon your review of the approved geotechnical
reports for the subject site.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to give me a call at my office (714-667-8876) .
. /::J j\ 1/1
Report Reviewed by: _____ 1.,..1~_/....,. .... ~.o;;.,~--..:.CJ'-· _· _--,.;;..~~-~-l...l-&\~-....,.-------
. c.i'Yan S. Rose, PG, CEG ·
Engineering Geologist
Ryan.Rose@ocpw.ocgov.com
Date: 03-31-2014
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GLOBAL GEO-ENGINEE~o,~~ss
RECJ=.A.t~----------,..
COUNTY OF ORANGE
OC PUBLIC WORKS I OC PLANNING
May 23,2014
Project 5800-81 PERMIT#
Geoscape
20372 Hermana Circle
geu l ~roJ) /sw flfo6C3
REPORTS APPROVED Lake Forest, California 92630
Attention:
Subject:
Mr. Len Hawkins
Response to Geotechnical Report Revi
Proposed Swimming Pool/Spa: and Ret
Norouzian Residence
94 Archipelago
Newport Coast, California
~nconditionally
SheJtl Conditionally
ning Wall Construction 5~? 0 ~ 201 'f DATE: ...)' ·
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References: a) Global Gee-Engineering, Inc. -Gef!Jeclp?ifal fvaluation, Proposed
Swimming Pool/Spa and Re aining #a"?} ~struction, Norouzian
Residence~ 94 Archipelago, Ne ~'.]J~aJ:LCaast.,..~11l}:OLi"WJ.~~;.GJ;.~;wc+~,__ _ _...
dated March 18, 2014;
b) County of Orange Public Works -Grading/Geotechnical Section -
Geotechnical Report Review Sheet dated March 31, 2014;
c) Global Gee-Engineering, Inc. -Response to Geotechnical Report Review
Sheet, Proposed Swimming Pool/Spa and Retaining Wall Construction,
Norouzian Residence, 94 Archipelago, Newport Coast, California Project
5800-81 dated May 19, 2014;
d) County of Orange Public Works -Grading/Geotechnical Section -
Geotechnical Report Review Sheet dated April 11, 20 14;
c) Grading Plan Check No. RW140033
Dear Mr. Hawkins:
This letter provides our response to the referenced review sheet dated April11, 2014
1. Item 1
We reviewed the swimming pools plans. The plans are in general conformance with our
report. The plans have been signed and stamped.
3 Corporate Park, Suite 270, Irvine, California 92606
Office (949) 221-0900 Fax (949) 221-0091
e-mail: global@globalgeo.net
Geoscape
May 23,2014
Project5800-81
Page 2
2. Item 2 --
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We reviewed the retaining wall plans and structural details. The plan and details are in
general conformance with our recommendations.
3. Item 3
Our recommendations have been incorporated in the project plans.
4. Item 4
We reviewed the following reports and plans:
a) Leighton and Associates, Inc., 2002a, Geotechnical Report of Rough Grading,
Lots 81 through 128, Lots 145through 180, Lots 192 through 222, Lots 236
through 262, and Adjacent Slopes and Streets, Tract 15586 Phase 2, Beachtown
2, Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, County of Orange, California, Project No.
830019-037, dated January 24, 2003;
b) Pool plans prepared by Geoscape;
c) Structural details provided by Pool Engineering, Inc.
5. Item 5
The review of the report by Leighton and Associates, Inc. indicate the subgrade soils
below the pool area consist of engineered fill.
6. Item 6
The recommended values are CBC minimum.
The opportunity to be of service is sincerely appreciated. If you have any questions or if we can
be of further assistance, please call.
Very truly yours,
,~==~
GLOBAL GEO-ENGINEERlNG;~~~FESs0:v..-~~~
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Geoscape
May 23,2014
Project 5800-81
Page 3
Enclosure:
County of Orange Geotechnical Report Review Sheet
Terms and Conditions
County of Orange PC
Orange County Public \Vorks-Grading/Geotechnical Section
300 North Flower Street-P.O. Box 4048
Santa Ana, California 92702-4048 -(Direct) 714-667-8876 (Fax) 667-8885
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT REVIEW SHEET
Review of the Geotechnical Report including:
Geotechnical
Geotedfnical
Geologic Report
Soils Report
Response-
Report Date
03-18-2014
03-18-2014
By the Consulting Firm: Global Geo-Engineering, Inc.
Legal Description: .Lot 3/Tract 16407
Site Address: 94 Archipelago Drive, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Grading Plan CheckNo.: SW140053/RW140033
Developer/Owner: Reza Norouzian
Address: 94 Archipelago, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Geotechnical Engineer: Mohan B. Upasani, RGE 230 l
Engineering Geologist: N/A
Date Received
03-25-14 (S\Y)
03-25-14 (RW)
Type of Report
Preliminary (Initial)
Preliminary (Initial)
In"grading or Interim
Rough Grade Compaction
Supplement or Addendum
Grading Plan Review
Consulting Firm Job #: 5800-81
Also Mail To: Geoscape Landscape Const., Inc.
20372 Hermana Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Prior to approval of the report please attend to the items below:
1. Review the Swimming Pool Plans and Structural Details submitted to the County that will be utilized during
construction of the project. Provide additional recommendations as necessary: The s>'vimming pool plans must be
reviewed and signed by the geotechnical engineer.
2. Review the Retaining Wan Plans and Structural Details submitted to the County that will be utilized during
construction of the project. Provide additional recommendations as necessary.. The retaining wall plans must be
reviewed and signed by the geotechnical engineer.
3. Coordinate with the project engineers to confirm that your recommendations are incorporated into the swimming pool
and retaining wall plans and'structural details.
4. Provide a list of the references (e.g. approved geotechnical reports, publications, maps, etc.) used in preparation of
your report. The swimming pool and retaining wan plans reviewed in preparation of your report should also be
i11Cluded in the reference list.
5. Provide additional comment/discussion on the as-graded condition (min./max. depth of fill, slope/keyway
constmction, etc.) in the vicinity of the proposed improvements based upon your review ofthe approved geotechnical
reports for the subject site.
6. Provide supporting site specific laboratory test results or confirm CBC minimums for allowable bearing values are
recommended in your submitted report
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to give me a call at my office (714-667-8876) .
. // /t1[2
,/X[// . -~/~c.-_ Report Reviewed by: __ ..._ _ __.;:LJ_~-+---/-\.:... __ ----=---------
{)(yan S. Rose, PG, CEG
Engineering Geologist
Ryan.Rose@ocow.ocgov.com
Date: 04-ll-2014
Geoscape
May 23,2014
Project 5800-81
Page 4
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Consultant shall serve Client by providing professional counsel and technical advice regarding subsurface conditions consistent with the scope of services agreed-to
between the parties. Consultant will use his professional judgment and will perfonn his services using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar
circumstances, by reputable foundation engineers and/or engineering geologists practicing in this or similar localities.
In assisting Client, the Consultant may include or rely on infonnation and drawings prepared by others for the purpose of clarification, reference or
bidding; however, by including the same, the Consultant assumes no responsibility for the infonnation shown thereon and Client agrees that Consultant .is
not responsible for any defects in its services that result from reliance on the infonnation. and drawings prepared by otherS. Consultant shall not be liable
for any incorrect advice; judgment or decision based on any inaccurate infonnation furnished.by the Client or any third party, and Client will indemnify
Consultant against claims, demands, or liability arising out of, or contribute to, by such infonnation.
Ui!less otherwise negotiated in writing, Client agrees to liinit any and all liability, claim for damages, cost of defense, or expenses to be levied against
Consultant on account of design defect, error, oinission, or professional negligence to a sum not to exceed ten thousand dollars or charged ·fees
whichever is less. Further, Client agrees to notify any construction. contractor or subcontractor who may perform work in connection with any design,
report, or study prepared by Consultant of such limitation of liability for design defects, errors, oinissions, or professional negligence, and· require as a
condition precedent to their performing the work a like liinitation of liability on their part as against the Consultant. In the event the Client fails to obtain a
like limitation of liability provision as to design defects, errors, oinissions or professionar negligence, any liability of the Client and Consultant to such
contractor or subcontractor arising out of a negligence shall be allocated between Client and Consultant in such a. manner that the aggregate liability of
Consultant for such design defects ·to all parties, including ·the Client shall not exceed ten thousand dollars· or charged fees whichever is less: No
warranty, expressed or implied of merchantability or fitness, is made or intended in connection with the work to be perfonned by Consultant or by the
proposal for consulting or other services or by the furnishing of oral or written reports or findings made by Consultant.
The Client agrees, to the fullest extent perinitted by law, to indeninify, defend and hold harmless the Consultant, its officers, directors, employees, agents
and subconsultants from and against all claims, damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs, of any nature
whatsoever arising from or in connection with the Project to the extent that said claims, damages, liabilities or costs arise out of the work, services, or
conduct of Client or Client's contractors, subconsultants, or other third party not under Consultant's control. Client further agrees that the duty to defend
set forth herein arises immediately and is not contingent on a· finding of fault against Client or Client's contractors, subconsultants, or other third parties.
Client shall not be obligated under this provision toindeninify Consultant for Consultant's sole negligence or willful misconduct.
Client shall grant free access to the site for all necessary equipment and persmmel and Client shall notify any and all possessors of the project site that
Client has granted Consultant free access to the project site at no charge to Consultant uuless expressly agreed to otherwise in writing.
If Client is not the property owner for the subjeci Project, Client agrees that" it will notify the property owner of the terms of this agreement and obtain said
property owner's approval to the terms and conditions herein. Should Client fail to obtain the property owner's agreement as required herein, Client agrees
to be solely responsible to Consultant for all damages, liabilities, costs, including litigation fees and costs, arising from such failure that exceed that
liinitation of Consultant's liability herein.
Client shall locate for Consultant and shall assume responsibility for the accuracy of his representations as to the locations of all underground utilities and
installations. Consultant will not be responsible for damage to any such utilities or installation not so located.
Client and Consultant agree to waive claims against each other for consequential damages arising out of or relating to this agreement. Neither party to this
agreement shall assign the contract without the express, written consent of the other party.
Consultant agrees to cover all open test holes and place a cover to carry a 200-pound load on each hole prior to leaving project site unattended. Consultant
agrees that all test holes will be backfilled upon completion of the job. However, Client may request test holes to remain open after completion of
Consultants work. . In the event Client agrees to pay for all costs associated with covering and backfilling said test holes at a later date, and Client shall
indeninify, defend and hold harmless Consultant for aU. claims, demands and liabilities arising from his request, except for the sole negligence of the
Consultant, to the extent perinitted by law.
Consultant shall not be responsible for the general safety on the job or for the work of Client, other contractors and third parties.
Consultant shall be excused for any delay in completion of the contract caused by acts of God, acts of the Client or Client's agent and/or contractors,
inclement weather, labor trouble, acts of public utilities, public bodies, or inspectors, extra work, failure of Client to make payments promptly, or other
contingencies unforeseen by Consultant and beyond reasonable control of the Consultant.
In the event that either party desires to terminate this contract prior to completion of the project, written notification of such intention to terminate must be
tendered to the other party. In the event Client notifies Consultant of such intention to tenninate Consultant's services prior to completion of the contract,
Consultant reserves the right to complete such analysis and records as are necessary to place files in order, to dispose of samples, put equipment in order,
and (where considered necessary to protect his professional reputation) to complete a report on the work perfonned to date. In the event that Consultant
incurs cost in Client's termination of this Agreement, a tennination charge to cover such cost shall be paid by Client.
If the Client is a corporation, the individual or individuals who sign or initial this Contract, on behalf of the Client, guarantee that Client will perfonn its
duties under this Contract. The individual or individuals so signing or initialing this Contract warrant that they are duly authorized agents of the Client.
Any notice required or pennitted under this Contract may be given by ordinary mail at the address contained in this Contract, but such address may be
changed by written notice given by one party to the other fr.om time to time. Notice shall be deemed received in the ordinary course of the mail. This
agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into the County of Orange, State of California. -
LIMITATIONS
;_,
Our findings, interpretations, analyses, and recommendations are professional opinions, prepared and pr~sented in accordance with generally accepted professional
practices and are based on ·observation, laboratory data and our professional experience. Consultant does not assume responsibility for the proper execution of the
work by others by .undertaking the services being provided to Client under this agreement and shall in.no way be responsible for the deficiencies or defects in the work
performed by others not under Consultant's ·direct control. No other warranty herein is expre~sed or implied.
GLOBAL GED-ENEi/NEERING_,. INC
RECEIVED
MAY 2 0 2014
COUNTY OF ORANGE
OC PUBLIC WORKS I OC PLANNING
PERMIT#
May 19,2014
Project 5800-81
COUNTY OF ORANGE P.w ( ~m'3) ·/sw 1 ~oo s-3
. I
Geoscape REPORTS APPROVED
203 72 Hermana Circle
Lake Forest, California 92630 ~Unconditionally
Attention:
Subject:
Mr. Len Hawkins 0 Conditionally
Response to Geotechnical Report eview~eet
Proposed Swimming Pool/Spa and Retaining Wall Construction
Norouzian Residence
94 Archipelago
Newport Coast, California
~ Engineering Geologist
0 Civil Engineer
References: a) Global Geo~ Engineering, Inc. -Geotechnicar Evaluation Pr a
Swimming Pool/Spa and Retaining Wall Construction, Norouzian
Residence, 94 Archipelago, Newport Coast, California Project 5800-81
dated March 18, 2014;
b) County of Orange Public Works -Grading/Geotechnical Section -
Geotechnical Report Review Sheet dated March 31, 2014;
c) Grading Plan Check No. SW140053
Dear Mr. Hawkins:
This letter provides our response to the referenced review sheet dated March 31, 2014.
We reviewed the swimming pools plans. The plans are in general conformance with our
report. The plans have been signed and stamped.
2. Item 2
Our recommendations have been incorporated in the project plans.
3 Corporate Park, Suite 270, Irvine, California 92606
Office (949) 221-0900 Fax (949) 221-0091
e-mail: global@globalgeo.net
Geoscape
May 19,2014
· Project 5800-81
Page2
3. Item 3
We reviewed the following reports and plans:
a) Leighton and Associates, Inc., 2002a, Geotechnical Report of Rough Grading,
Lots 81 through 128, Lots 145through 180, Lots 192 through 222, Lots 236
through 262, and Adjacent Slopes and Streets, Tract 15586 Phase 2, Beachtown
2, Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, County of Orange, California, Project No.
830019-037, dated January 24, 2003;
b) Pool plans prepared by Geoscape;
c) Structural details provided by Pool Engineering, Inc.
4. Item 4
The review of the report by Leighton and Associates, Inc. indicate the subgrade soils
below the pool area consist of engineered fill.
The opportunity to be of service is sincerely appreciated. If you have any questions or if we can
be of further assistance, please call.
Very truly yours,
MBU/KBY:kby
Enclosure:
County of Orange Geotechnical Report Review Sheet
Terms and Conditions
.· "-...
County ofOrange PC
Orange County Public Works-Grading/Geotechnical Section
300 North Flower Street-P.O. Box 4048
Santa Ana, California 92702-4048-(Direct) 714-667-8876 (Fax) 667~8885
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT REVIEW SHEET
Review of the Geotechnical Report including:
GeotechniCal
Geologic Report
Soils Report
Response
Report Date
03-18-2014
By the Consulting Firm: Global Geo-Engineerin2. Inc.
Legal.Description: Lot 3/Tract 16407
Site Address: 94 Archipelago Drive, Newport Coast,. CA 92657
Grading Plan Check No.: SWi40053
Date Received
03-25-14·
Type of Report
Preliminary (Initial)
In-grading or Interim
Rough Grade Compaction
Supplement or Addendum
Grading Plan. Review
Consulting Firm Job #: 5800~81
Developer/0\N!ler: Reza Norouzian
Address: 94 Archipelago; Newport Coast,.CA 92657
Geotechnical Engineer: Mohan B. Upasani, RGE 2301
Engineering Geologist: N/A
Also Mail To: Geostape Landscape Const,Inc.
20372 Hi:rmana Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Prior to approval of the report please attend to the items below:
1. Review the Swimming Pool Plans and Structural Details submitted to the County that will be utilized during
construction of the project. Provide additional recommendations as necessary. The swimmirig pooL plans must be
reviewed and signed by the soils engineer.
2. Coordinate with the project engineers to confmn that your recommendations are incorporated into the swimmfug pool
plans and structural details.
3. Provide a llst of the references {e.g. approved geotechnical reports, publications, maps, etc.) used in preparation of~
your report: The swimming pool plans reviewed in preparation of your report should also be included in the-reference
list.
4. Provide additional comment/discussion on the as-graded condition (min)max. depth of fill, slqpeikeyway ·
construction, etc.) in the vicinity of the proposed improvements based upon your review of the approved geotechnical
reports for the ,subject site. ·
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to give me a call at my office (714-667-8876).
/~:// /! //~0 /~ {·i i·
ReportReviewed by: _____ i..:;.l_'r···o~-'-.:..V:-'-· ___,.i..>_"_ . ..:..~~·· _. · ___ -_...;...... ___ _ / . . . (.,R'yan S. Rose, PG, CEG
Engineering Geologist
Rvan.Rose@,ocpw .ocgov .com
Date: 03-31~2014
Geoscape·
May 19,2014
ProjeCt 5800-81
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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GLOBAL GED-ENGINEERING? INC::.
March 18,2014
Project 5800-81
Geoscape
203 72 Hermana Circle
Lake Forest, California 92630
Attention: Mr. Len Hawkins
COUNTY Of ORANGE
OC PUBLIC WORKS I OC PLANNING
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REPORTS APPROVED
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Subject: Geotechnical Evaluation 5 ..-3cJ-2o f <j-
Proposed Swimming Pool/Spa and Retai ·ng W~1'~onstruction r;)
Norouzian Residence \ ~ ! ~~ ~ 94 Archipelago / · L ~ '-
Newport Coast, California ~o:: •. ,11,:::Geologist
Dear Mr. Hawkins: \ __ 0 ==-r-----------
1. INTRODUCTION
a) This letter provides our geotechnical evaluation for the proposed pool/spa and
retaining wall construction to be located in Newport Coast, County of Orange,
California. No subsurface exploration was conducted during the course of
preparing this report. We assume the stability of the nearby slopes has been
assessed and approved in conjunction with the development of the tract.
b) As we understand, the planned improvements will include the construction of a
new swimming pool within the rear (western) area of the lot. The depth of the
pool will range from 3.5 to 5.5 feet. In a addition a new 5-foot high retaining wall
is planned along a part of the north-lying ascending slope. The project scope will
also include new hardscape and flatwork areas. The recommendations provided
in this report are for the swimming pool/spa and retaining wall only. If requested,
we will provide additional recommendations for the other improvements.
c) Evaluation of the existing residence and other structures was beyond the scope of
our services. The subgrade soils below the pool and the spa were not investigated
and therefore the quality of the soils is not known. It is possible that the sub grade
soils may impact the performance of the pool/spa.
3 Corporate Park, Suite 270, Irvine, California 92606
Office (949) 221-0900 Fax (949) 221-0091
e-mail: global@globalgeo.net
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2~ SITE CONDITIONS
a) During the course of preparing this report, we have conducted a site
reconnaissance of the property, specifically in the vicinity of the proposed
improvements.
b) The subject parcel is developed with a two-story, wood-frame, single family
residence on a relatively level pad. A rectangular shaped, 18-inch deep, concrete
lined pond is present within the center part of the rear area of the lot. The pond is
surrounded by concrete tile flatwork. The remainder of the rear yard area is
covered by grass· and planters.
c) Along the northern side of the property, a 4-foot high (3 feet retaining) concrete
wall extends along the bottom of a 2-to-3-foot high slope which ascends up to the
bottom of a 6.5-foot high free-standing concrete block property line wall.
d) A 6-to 8-inch high concrete curb exists along the rear edge of the yard area.
Beyond the curb is an 8-foot high, 2:1 (horizontal:vertical) slope which descends
to the west-lying wrought iron property line fence. Beyond the fence is a 44-foot
high slope descending at a gradient 2: 1 (horizontal:vertical). The slope is very
well vegetated and appears to be well maintained. A 5-foot wide concrete terrace
drain extends midway through the slope.
d) With respect to the existing yard improvements, the concrete pond and flatwork
appear to be generally in good condition and are free of any obvious distress.
3. COUNTY POLICY
In late 2005 and early 2006, the County of Orange implemented a general policy relating
to Expansion Index testing as they related to swimming pool and hardscape/flatwork ·
construction and has been generally accepted by the geotechnical and construction
community since that time. The general nature of the policy suggested that, in the
absence of any site-specific EI or Soluble Sulphate testing ·and analysis, the geotechnical
design recommendation must assume very high EI and Severe sulphate exposure. It is our
professional opinion that, this policy is generally sound and should continue as
unchanged as it is considered the most conservative for the varying soil conditions.
4. POOL AND SPA CONSTRUCTION
a) From a geotechnical point of view, the proposed pool and spa construction is
considered feasible, provided the recommendations are implemented during the
design and the construction phase.
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b) A portion of the pool within 25 feet from the top of the slope should be designed ·
for structurally free-standing conditions. For the design of the pool, use an
allowable bearing capacity of 1,500 lb/ft2 at 1-foot depth in accordance with the
2013 California Building Code. Use an equivalent fluid pressure of 100 lb/ft3 for
the walls of the pool, supporting an expansive, level backfill.
c) The subgrade soils may have sulphate contents greater than 0.2 percent. The
sulphate exposure is considered Severe. The project structural engineer should be
notified about the high sulphate content.
d) For the shotcrete/concrete construction, the compressive strength should be 4,500
lb/in2 and water/cement ratio of 0.45 should be used, in addition to using Type V
cement.
e) A representative sample of the subgrade soils may be collected and tested to
determine the sulphate exposure at the conclusion of the excavation. If the
sulphate content is less than 0.1 percent, the compressive strength of the
shotcrete/concrete may be reduced.
f) Based upon the pool plans, we understand that the western (slope-side) edge of
the spa excavation, will be located between 3 feet horizontally away from the top
of the descending slope, whereas the eastern edge of the pool will be located 1 0
feet from the top of the slope.
g) i) One of the goals of conducting a pre-excavation, geotechnical evaluation
report is to identify potential geologic hazards or subsurface soil
conditions which may be a detrimental to the planned improvements. The
evaluation is partially based upon observation of existing site conditions,
and our experience with similar types of construction within the general
proximity of the site.
ii) Detailed analysis of the existing slope stability was beyond the scope of
our work. However, structures and hardscape improvements located near
the top of descending slopes will often undergo a process of slope creep or
lateral fill extension (lot stretching). Slope creep is defined as, very slow,
nearly imperceptible rates of downslope movement, occurring from
alternating wetting and drying of the fill soils, typically along the outer 5
to 20 feet ofthe slope surface.
iii) Many factors are involved in the magnitude of slope creep effects. They
include;
• The overall slope height;
• The quality of the fill compaction;
• TYPe of fill soils;
• Amount of surface irrigation, and surface and subsurface drainage.
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h)
iv) With respect to the water infiltration into the surface soils, exposed along
the creep-prone slopes, the degree of water infiltration and subsequent
creep effects may be controlled by surface drainage, rl.:moff, and slope
maintenance.
v) Because slope creep and lateral fill extension will likely remain active
throughout the life of the structure, we strongly recommend that for the
pool, construction, a deepened keyway be incorporated into the design and
construction.
vi) The .. de_epe~ed key:.vay .should be included along the eastern (slope-side)
edge of the excavation, deepened such that the horizontal setback from the
bottom of the..-k:eyway ·-is.me~~2J.Q1e~t fr{)m the-face ,of-the,,descencling-
slope. The keyway should have a_ minimum width of 18 inches. We
estimate the depth of the keyway will be approximately 5.5 feet along the
spa and the shallow portion of the pool, tapering to one foot in the pool's
deep end. For the keyway design, use an active pressure of 45 lb/fe, a
passive resistance of250 lb/ft3and a coefficient of friction of0.3.
i) It is critical for the performance of the poolthat the underlying subsurface
materials exposed in the bottom of the excavation be of similar material
type (either bedrock or fill) and be consistent in thickness, and be
sufficiently dense to support the gunite shell without the risk of settlement.
ii) We anticipate that the pool excavation will expose fill. No overexcavation
is deemed necessary, provided that the exposed subgrade is deemed
suitable.
iii) However, if a bedrock/fill transition or unsuitable soils are encountered,
we recommend that the entire swimming pool be overexcavated to a
minimum depth of 1.5 feet, subject to review during the excavation
process. The resulting excavation should be backfilled with engineered
fill, compacted to 90 percent relative compaction. Onsite soils generated
during the overexcavation process may not be suitable for re-use as
compacted fill due to its anticipated excessive moisture content, subject to
review during the excavation process. As an alternative to a compacted
soil backfill, the backfill material may consist of %-inch crushed rock or
gravel. Pea gravel backfill is not specifically recommended.
i) If any signs of groundwater seepage occur, then installation of a hydrostatic relief
valve may be necessary. Determination of a hydrostatic valve will be made
following the excavation of the pool.
j) At this time, we do not believe that the excavation will require shoring, subject to
review during the excavation process.
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k) The pool excavation will be observed by a geotechnical engineer or an
engineering geologist. Any adverse conditions exposed during the excavation Will
be evaluated by us and mitigating recommendations, if required, will be provided
with due consideration given to the exposed geologic conditions including
bedding, height of the excavation etc. If the excavation of the pool is planned
during winter months, it should insmed that exposed temporary cuts for the
excavation are covered sufficiently with plastic and secured with sand bags to
prevent surficial erosion and possible failure.
I) In general, due to the presence of the highly expansive underlying soils, the
planned hardscape and flatwork will be highly susceptible to soil expansion
effects such as cracking and heaving. Hardscape areas planned for this project
should be designed in order to counteract the effects of the highly expansive soil
conditions, slope creep and Lateral Fill Extension. Implementation of mitigating
measures, can limit the amount of expansive soil affects on hardscape.
m) The recommendations included in this report are intended to minimize the
potential of distress caused by the underlying soils. However, it should be noted
that certain amount of cracking, uplifting and tilting of may be unavoidable and
should be anticipated during the lifetime of the proposed structures.
5. RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION
5.1 General
a) It is our opinion that the site will be suitable for the proposed decks and
retaining wall improvements, assuming that our recommendations are
implemented during construction.
b) We are of the opinion that the proposed footings may be supported on the
new footings founded in the competent soils.
c) We are also of the opinion that with due and reasonable precautions, the
proposed construction will not endanger adjacent property nor will
construction be affected adversely by adjoining property.
d) The earthwork operations should be observed by a representative of a
geotechnical engine~r.
e) The design recommendations in the report should be reviewed during the
grading phase when soil conditions in the excavations become exposed.
5.2 Processing of On-Site Soils
a) At this time, no overexcavation is required below the bottom. of the
footings, provided the footings are founded in the competent fill soils.
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b) If any slab-on-grade is constructed, the existing disturbed sub grade soils
should be' reworked for a depth of 8 to 10 inches.
c} Wherever structural fills, if any, are to be placed, the upper 6 to 8 inches
of the exposed sub grade should be scarified and reworked.
d) Any loosening of reworked or native material, consequent to the passage
of construction traffic, weathering, etc., should be made good prior to
further construction.
e) The depths of overexcavation, if any, should be reviewed by the
Geotechnical Engineer during construction. Any surface or subsurface
obstructions, or any variation of site materials or conditions encountered
during grading should be brought immediately to the attention of the
Geotechnical Engineer for proper exposure, removal or processing, as
directed.
f) No underground obstructions or facilities should remain in any structural
areas. Depressions and/or cavities created as a result of the removal of
obstructions should be backfilled properly with suitable materials, arid
compacted.
5.3 Material Selection (for any new fills)
After the site has been stripped of any debris, excavated on-site soils are
considered satisfactory for reuse in the construction of on-site fills. Concrete
pieces greater than 4 inches in diameter should not be incorporated in compacted
fill below slab-on-grade.
5 .4 Compaction Requirements
a) Reworking/compaction shall include moisture-conditioning/drying as
needed to bring the soils to slightly above the optimum moisture content.
All reworked soils and structural fills should be densified to achieve at
least 90 percent relative compaction with reference to laboratory
compaction standard.
b) The optimum moisture content and maximum dry density should be
determined in the laboratory in accordance with ASTM Test Designation
D1557.
c) Fill should be compacted in lifts not exceeding 8 inches (loose).
5.5 Excavating Conditions
a) Excavation of on-site materials may be accomplished with standard
earthmoving or trenching equipment.
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b) Dewatering is not anticipated.
c) Portions of the demolished structures, if any, should be removed entirely
from within the structural areas. Care should be taken not to undermine
the foundations to be left in place.
5.6, Expansivity
Based on our observations, the expansion potential of the underlying material is
considered to be medium, The slab (if any) and the footings should be designed in
accordance with California Building Code. A subgrade soil sample should be
collected and tested to determine the expansion potential.
5.7 Sulphate Content
The subgrade soils may have sulphate contents greater than 0.2 percent. The
sulphate exposure is considered Severe. The project structural engineer should be
notified about the high sulphate content.
5.8 Grading Control
All grading and earthwork should be performed under the observation of a
Geotechnical Engineer in order to achieve proper subgrade preparation, selection
of satisfactory materials, placement and compaction of all structural fill.
Sufficient notification prior to stripping and earthwork construction is essential to
make certain that the work will be adequately observed and tested.
5.9 Surface Drainage
In accordance with the building code, the ground adjacent to the foundation
should be sloped away at gradient of 5 percent. If the ground adjacent to the
residence is covered with impervious material, the area adjacent to the
foundations may be sloped away at 2 percent gradient.
5.1 0 Slab-on-Grade (if any)
The recommendations provided here assume that the subgrade soils have medium
expansion potential. The soils should be tested to verify the expansion potential.
a) Concrete floor slabs may be founded on the reworked existing soils or
compacted fill.
b) The sub grade should be proof-rolled just prior to construction to provide a
firm, unyielding surface.
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c) The slab-on-grade should be underlain by 4-inch thick SAND. A plastic
vapor barrier is recommended. This sheeting should be placed at the
midheight ofthe SAND.
d) It is recommended that #4 bars on 16-inch center, bothways, or equivalent
be provided as minimum reinforcement in slabs-on-grade. Joints should
be provided and slabs·should be at least 4 inches thick.
e) The FFL should be at least 6 inches above highest adjacent grade.
f) The subgrade should be kept moist prior to the concrete pour.
5.11 Spread Foundations
a) The proposed structures can be founded on shallow spread footings. The
minimum criteria are ·presented below. However, the design footing
dimensions significantly exceed the minimum criteria.
b) Dimensions/Embedment Depths
Minimum Width Minimum Embedment
Below Lowest Finished Surface {ft) {ft)
Square Column Footings -1.5 to 50 kip
c) Allowable Bearing Capacity
Embedment Depth Allowable Bearing Capacity
(ft) (lb/ft2)
1.5 1,650
(Notes:
• The allowable bearing capacity may be increased by 20 percent for each
additional foot increase in the depth or the width, to a maximum value of
3,500 lb/ft2;
• These values may be increased by one-third in the case of short-duration
loads, such as induced by wind or seismic forces;
$ Planter areas should not be sited adjacent to walls. In case planter areas are
sited next to the walls the footings should be deepened by additional six
inches;
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• Footings adjacent to the slope should be sited such that horizontal distance
from the lower outer edge of the footings to the competent slope should be
1/3rct x the slope height; minimum 6 feet and need not exceed 40 feet;
• Footing excavations should be observed by the Geotechnical Engineer to
verify the footings are excavated in the competent soils and are in one type
of soils;
• Footing excavations should be kept moist prior to the concrete pour;
• It should be insured that the embedment depths do not become reduced or
adversely affected by erosion, softening, planting, digging, etc.)
5 .12 Lateral Pressures
a) The following lateral pressures are recommended for the design of
retaining structures.
Pressure (lb/felft depth)
Lateral Force Soil Profile Rigidly Supported Unrestrained Wall Wall
Active Pressure Level 60 -
Passive Resistance Level 250 -
(ignore upper 1.5 ft.) -
b) Friction coefficient: 0.3 (includes a Factor of Safety of 1.5). While
combining friction with passive resistance, reduce passive by 1/3.
c) These values apply to the existing soil, and to compacted backfill
generated from in-situ material. Imported material should be evaluated
separately.
d) It is recommended that where feasible, imported granular backfill be
utilized, for a width equal to approximately one-quarter the wall height,
and not less than 1.5 feet.
e) Backfill should be placed under engineering control.
f) Subdrains comprised of 4-inch perforated (holes facing downwards) Schedule
40 or equivalent PVC pipe covered in a minimum of one cubic foot per linear
foot of filter rock and wrapped in Mirafi 140N filter fabric should be provided
behind retaining walls.
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5.13 Seismic Coefficients
For seismic analysis of the proposed project in accordance with the seismic
provisions of the 2013 California Building Code, we recommend the following:
ITEM VALUE REFERENCE
Site Longitude (Decimal-degrees) -117.8272 Google Earth
Site Latitude (Decimal-degrees) 33.5703 GoogleEarth
Site Class D 2013 CBC Section 1613.3.2
& Chapter 20 of ASCE 7
Seismic Design Category D 2013 CBC SeCtion 1613.3.5
& Tables 1613.3.5(1)(2)
Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration-Short Period 1.732 2013 CBC Section
(0.2 Sec)-Ss 1613.3.1(1)
Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration-1 Second 0.634 2013 CBC Section
Period-S1 1613.3.1(2)
Short Period Site Coefficient-F. 1.0 2013 CBC Section
1613.3(1)
Long Period Site Coefficient Fv 1.5 2013 CBC Section
1613.3.3(2)
Adjusted Spectral Response Acceleration @ 0.2 Sec. 1.732 2013 CBC Section 1613.3.3
Period (Sms) Equation 16-37
Adjusted Spectral Response Acceleration@ 1Sec.Period 0.951 2013 CBC Section 1613.3.3
(Sml) Equation 16-38
Design Spectral Response Acceleration@ 0.2 Sec. 1.155 2013 CBC Section 1613.3.4
Period (Sn,) Equation 16-39
Design Spectral Response Acceleration @ 1-Sec. Period 0.634 2013 CBC Section 1613.3.4
(Sm) Equation 16-40 .
The opportunity to be of service is sincerely appreciated. If you have any questions or if we can
be of further assistance, please call.
Very truly yours,
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Principal Geotechnical Engineer
RGE 2301
(Exp. March 31, 2015)
MBU/KBY:kby
Enclosure:
Terms and Conditions
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Consultant shall serve Client by providing professional counsel and technical advice regarding subsnrface conditions consistent with the scope of services agreed-to
between the parties. Consultant will use his professional judgment and will perform his services using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar
circumstances, by reputable foundation engineers and/or engineering geologists practicing in this or similar localities.
In assisting Client, the Consultant may include or rely on information and drawings prepared by others for the purpose of clarification, reference or
bidding; hoWever, by including the same, the Consultant assumes no responsibility for the information shown thereon and Client agrees that Consultant is
not responsible for any defects in its services that result from reliance on the information and drawings prepared by others. Consultant shall not be liable
for any incorrect advice; judgment or decision based on any inaccurate information furnished by the Client or any third party, and Client will indemnify
Consultant against claims, demands, or liability arising out of, or contribute to, by such information.
Unless otherwise negotiated in writing, Client agrees to limit any and all liability, claim for damages, cost of defense, or expenses ·to be levied against
Consultant on account of design defect, error, omission, or professional negligence to a sum not to exceed ten thousand dollars or charged fees
whichever is less. Further, Client agrees to notify any construction contractor or subcontractor who may perform work in connection wiih any design,
report, or study prepared by Consultant of such limitation of liability for design defects,· errors, omissions, or professional negligence, and require as a
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like limitation of liability provision as to design defects, errors, omissions or professional negligence, any liability of the Client and Consultant to such
contractor or subcontractor arising out of a negligence shall be allocated between Client and Consultant in such a manner that the aggregate liability of
Consultant for such design defects to all parties, including the Client shall nof exceed ten thousand dollars or charged fees whichever is less. No
warranty, expressed or implied of merchantability or fitness, is made or intended in connection with the work to be performed by Consultant or by the
proposal for consulting or other services or by the furnishing of oral or written reports or findings made by Consultant.
The Client agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Consultant, its officers, directors, employees, agents
and subconsultants from and against all claims, damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs, of any nature
whatsoever arising from or in connection with the Project io the extent that said claims, damages, liabilities or costs arise out of the work, services, or
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Client shall not be obligated under this provision to indemnify Consultant for Consultant's sole negligence or willful misconduct.
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to be solely responsible to Consultant for all damages, liabilities, costs, including litigation fees and costs, arising from such failure that exceed that
limitation of Consultant's liability herein.
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installations. Consultant will not be responsible for damage to any such utilities or installation not so located.
Client and Consultant agree to waive claims against each other for consequential damages arising out of or relating to this agreement. Neither party to this
agreement shall assign the contract without the express, written consent of the other party.
Consultant agrees to cover all open test holes and place a cover to carry a 200-pound load on each hole prior to leaving project site unattended. Consultant
agrees that all test holes will be backfilled upon completion of the job. However, Client may request test holes to remain-open after completion of
Consultants work. In the event Client agrees to pay for all costs associated with covering and backfilling said test holes at a later date, and Client shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless Consultant for all claims, demands and liabilities arising from his request, except for the sole negligence of the
Consultant, to the extent permitted by law. · '
Consultant shall not be responsible for the general safety on the job or for the work of Client, other contractors and third parties.
Consultant shall be excused for any delay in completion of the contract caused by acts of God, acts of the Client or Client's agent and/or contractors,
inclement weather, labor trouble, acts of public utilities, public bodies, or inspectors, extra work, failure of Client to make payments promptly, or other
contingencies unforeseen by Consultant and beyond reasonable control of the Consultant.
In the event that either party desires to terminate this contract prior to completion of the project, written notification of such intention to terminate must be
tendered to the other party. In the event Client notifies Consultant of such intention to terminate Consultant's services prior to completion of the contract,
Consultant reserves the right to complete such analysis and records as are necessary to place files in order, to dispose of samples, put equipment in order,
and (where considered necessary to protect his professional reputation) to complete a report on the work performed to date. In the event that Consultant
incurs cost in Client's termination of this Agreement, a termination charge to cover such cost shall be paid by Client.
If the Client is a corporation, the individual or individuals who sign or initial this Contract, on behalf of the Client, guarantee that· Client will perform its
duties under this Contract. The individual or individuals so signing or initialing this Contract warrant that they are duly authorized agents of the Client.
Any notice required or permitted under this Contract may be given by ordinary mail at the address contained in this Contract, but such address may be
changed .by written notice given by one party to the other from time to time. Notice shall be deemed received in the ordinary course of the mail. This
agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into the County of Orange, State of California.
LIMITATIONS
Our findings, interpretations, analyses, and recommendations are professional opinions, prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted professional
practices and are based on observation, laboratory data and our professional experience. Consultant does not assume responsibility for the proper execution of the
work by others by undertaking_ ihe services being provided to Client under this agreement and shall in no way be responsible for the deficiencies or defects in the work·
performed by others not under Consultant's direct control. No other warranty herein is expressed or implied.