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December 15, 2014 Bowers Museum, SSA Project #14048 1 SALLY SWANSON 111`1111.111 1111, A field evaluation was conducted on July 29, 2014 of the site conditions and the public areas of the building. Weather conditions were sunny and the temperature at the time of the start of the inspection was approximately 720 degrees Fahrenheit. Physical measurements were taken at selected and strategic locations to observe compliance conditions. Continuous measurements of all possible variances in all actual field conditions were not performed and thus, it is possible that variances in the irregularity of a surface or material could occur and reflect a non - compliant condition where an otherwise compliant condition was noted. An example of such condition might include the width of a walkway or change in the slope of a floor surface that might result in slight a convex (hump) or concave (bird -bath) condition where measurements taken in all directions, locations and in a continuous manner could reflect that dimensional requirements were non - compliant. In addition to the above, although professional care was taken with obtaining all measurements, it is noted that no inordinate measures were utilized to verify true line, distance, bearing, level or plumb conditions. Measurements that are not stated in the codes as between a "minimum" and "maximum" or that are within a specified range of dimensions are considered absolute. Such absolute dimensions are subject to conventional industry tolerances as allowed by both the ADAAG and Title 24 requirements but do not fall under the purview of this CASp review for determination. Rather, such determinations for acceptable tolerances are to be made by the Building Official, the Division of the State Architect, the Department of Justice or other Authority Having Jurisdiction. An example of such might include the issue that there is no change in level permitted within a required clear or maneuvering space. Strict adherence could never be achieved since there are changes in level between any materials or within a single material whether a tape measure or high -power microscope is used. Professional -grade equipment and instruments were used to obtain reasonably accurate field measurements. Use of digital levels, calipers, shape- measuring gages, stop- watches, door - pressure gages, templates and other instruments necessary to the measurement of a specific item were used where appropriate. It is noted that no readings of sound, lighting, or color shade, contrast or index levels were taken as part of this evaluation. Such readings require the service of an appropriately licensed engineer or contractor to assist with such determinations where required. Examples of such include measurements for alarm systems, elevators, lighting levels for egress systems, contrast between surface colors, and etcetera. Metal -blade measuring tapes and digital levels were used to record the dimensions. Since the dimensions reviewed were not of significant length and the ambient temperature was not of significance range, no adjustments to any dimensions were made for any expansion or calibration of any measuring device(s) at the time of the inspection. Digital equipment was calibrated in accordance with manufacturer recommended procedures at the time of the inspection. December 15, 2014 SSA Project 114048 Page 3 of 28