Miami Parks & Recreation MEMORANDUM There Magic HSppem Ted Baker, FASLA / Landscape Architect Department of Parks and Recreation City of Miami, Florida / 305-416-1387 DATE: Wednesday / 1 May 2013 To: Rafael Suarez Rivas / Assistant City Attomey W Juan Pascual / Director, Parks + Recreation Maria Perez / Support Services Coordinator, Parks + Recreation RE: ENEA Garden Design, Inc./ Matter ID Number 13-1006: Mr. Suarez-Rivas, In response to the queries in your memo to Juan Pascual, dated 30 April 2013, | offer the following + Parks is not in possession of a signed Agreement with ENEA Garden Design, Inc. Parks was not involved in any negotiations or discussions with regard to the retention of the services of ENEA Garden Design Inc. for the Northeast Entry Deck at Simpson Park, ENEA was authorized to undertake this work, and was contracted through, the office of Commissioner Mare Sarnoff. * Parks does not have a copy of the Professional Liability / Errors and Omissions insurance policy that was held by ENEA at the time of execution of their services, nor does Parks have any such document that may currently be in effect. «Lam forwarding to you with this memo, a number of items addressing issues related to the failure of the design executed by ENEA Garden Design, Inc. and the failure of the construction executed by Gerardo Javier Delgado, for the Northeast Entry Deck at ‘Simpson Park. These include: 1. Legal Services Request, dated 1 May 2013, comprised of three pages. 2. Photographic images, numbered 1 through and including 6, indicating the level of failure of the deck structure. 3. Copy of a Memo dated 2 April 2013, from Ted Baker, FASLA, Landscape Architect, to Aista Sobouti, ENEA Garden Design, Inc., comprised of one page. 4. “As-Built” drawings, comprised of four pages including: (a) Foundation, Roof Framing Plan, and Details; (b) L-300 / Hardscape + Grading Plan; (©) Planting Plan; and (d) Lighting Layout.5. DBPR confimnation that Gerardo Javier Delgado is a Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Florida, #LA0001574. 6. DBPR confirmation that ENEA Garden Design, Inc. is a Registered Landscape Architect Business in the State of Florida, #L.C 26000339. 7. Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations confirmation that Gerardo J. Delgado is Secretary of ENEA Garden Design, Inc. 8. DBPR confirmation that Gerardo Javier Delgado is a Certified General Contractor in the State of Florida, #CGC038435 (Certified General Contractor). 9. DBPR confirmation that Ysrael A. Seinuk was a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida, #20963 (Professional Engineer). 10.DBPR confirmation that Chad Lawrence Oppenheim is a Registered Architect in the State of Florida, #AR0016620 (Architect). 11."Specification Guide for Wolmanized Pressure-Treated Wood", comprised of eight pages. 12."How To Select And Use Pressure-Treated Wood in Florida’, published by University of Florida, Ag Extension, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (Circular 1258), comprised of six pages. After you have had the opportunity to review these items, | will be pleased to respond to any questions that you may have. ENDoan”, City of Miami = Office of the City Attorney = Legal Services Request To: Office of the City Attorney 1 May 2013 From: Ted Baker, FASLA Department of Parks + Recreation Contact Person Requesting Client Landscape Architect 305-416-1387 Title Telephone Legal Service Requested! Assessment of professional liability of ENEA Garden Design, and associated professional consultants, related to failure in design and construetion of Northeast Entry Deck at Simpson Park, Background: Between 2008 and 2010, a Northeast Entry to Simpson Park was planned, designed, and constructed, at the southwest comer of the intersection of South Miami Avenue and Southwest 15" Road. The funding for this project and the selection of the consultants was arranged through the office of Commissioner Mare Samoff. The Architect was Oppenheim Architecture + Design (Miami); the Structural Engineer was Ysrael Seinuk (NYC); and the Landscape Architect was ENEA Garden Design, Ine (Miami). Various reviews of the design and construction drawings were undertaken by the Department of Parks + Recreation. Various concems were expressed in writing as the result of these reviews, and these responses were provided to ENEA Garden Design, Ine. in the form of emails. ‘The general contractor who constructed the project is believed to have been Gerardo Javier Delgado (Florida registered Landscape Architect, LA0001574), who also served as the registered Landscape Architect qualifying ENEA Garden Design, Inc. as a Landscape Architecture Business (as defined by Florida DBPR): Mr. Delgado also served as Secretary of ENEA Garden Design, Inc. It does not appear that there was any competitive bidding of this construction project, and the Department of Parks and Recreation played no active role nor had any control of, nor involvement with, or responsibilities for the means and methods of construction, or construction administration, which rested with ENEA Garden Design, Ine. Contracts for professional services and for construction also appear to have been administered and managed through the office of Commissioner Mare Sarnoff. Copy returned to Requesting Client Copy to Ultimate Client roy, 06/172011,City of Miami Office of the City Attorney Legal Services Request From the outset of completion of the construction of the Northeast Entry, and over a period of approximately the next eighteen (18) months, Simpson Park personnel, and Parks Operations staff, noted and documented in emails that the surface of the decks were not draining, and that rainwater was standing on the decks. This condition was due to the absence of spaces between decking boards that would have facilitated drainage of rainwater from the deck surface. In addition, detritus (wind-blown dirt, tovigs, bird droppings, small pieces of bark, sediment, decomposed leaves, and the like) were collecting on the deck surfaces between maintenance activities. When mixed with the standing moisture, these standing materials generated a significant hazard and danger to public health and safety by creating slippery, moldy surfaces, which necessitated the repeated closure of the Northeast Entry to publie access. Other issues in the construction process also have likely contributed to the failure of the deck system, including: 1. Itdoes not appear that KDAT lumber (Kiln Dried After Treatment) was implemented in the construction process: the use of this quality of pressure treated lumber would have prevented the “twisting”, “cupping”, or “curling” of the deck boards that is now manifest. 2. In the construction process, the on-going monitoring and assessment of the orientation and placement of deck boards is a critical factor. The “cup” (that is, the end grain of the wood member) which is generally in the configuration of a semi-circle, must be placed with the “cup down”, and secured to supporting structural members. Installation in this manner prevents the deck boards from “twisting”, and the edges of the deck boards from “cupping”, or “curling”, as is ‘manifest in the accompanying photographic images. Appropriate Pressure Treated (PT lumber categories do not appear to have been properly utilized in the construction process, including: © Direct-burial pressure treated lumber (UC4C; semi-tropical and tropical environments), which requires a preservative retention weight of 0.60 pounds of preservative per cubie foot of lumber; © Ground-contact pressure treated lumber (UC48; severe environments, high potential for deterioration), which requires a preservative retention weight of 0.40 pounds of preservative per cubic foot of lumber; and © Above-grade pressure treated lumber (UC3B; exterior, above ground), which requires a preservative retention weight of 0.25 pounds of preservative per cubic foot of lumber. 4, Also critical to the success of this construction process would be the requirement that ground-contact PT lumber and above-grade PT lumber be able to “breathe”, the normative process by which all lumber expels moisture. The deterioration of Copy retumed to Requesting Client Copy to Ultimate Client rey, 06/172011City of Miami Office of the City Attorney Legal Services Request the timber structure reflected in the accompanying photographs suggests that such “breathing” did not ~ or could not — effectively expel moisture from the supporting timber structure, which — in some instances ~ were partially buried in soil/earth. END 1 Supplemental pages attached. Authorized by: Date response requested by: BELOW PORTION TO BE COMPLETED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Assigned Attorney: Date: = File No. Approved by: Ultimate Client: Comments: D/R Date: ——— Type: - Matrix: Category: Copy returned to Requesting Client Copy to Ultimate Client rev. 09172011* MemoBakerENEA 2Aapr13 Baker, Edward Tuesday, april 02, 2013 11:18 AM a.sobouti@enea.ch . De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations); Gonzalez, Raphael; Fernandez, Juan 6. Baker, Edward Subject: Simpson Park / Northeast Entry Deck / Completion October 2009 Attachments: photo.3PG; photo. jpg; photo. jpg; photo. jpg; photo. jpg aista, You will find attached five photographs reflecting the current condition of fhe northeast Entry Deck that your Firm designed and had installed at Simpson Park. on 19 3uly 2010, 1 emailed parks staff and carolina Monteiro of ENEA, stating: “tn review of the design created by ENEA Garden Design for this project prior to its dedication, Thad noted that the deck boards - which were 'butt-jointed' (set board- to-board without. ‘intervening space) would create a problem, since rainwater could not drain through the decking: ; : T had noted that this detail would likely create ‘cupping’ of deck boards. ENEA insisted that the | ‘butt joint’ solution was how they typically did decking, and essentially rejected my advice. "It,now appears that - in fact - rainwater is remaining on the decking, creating a hazardous and | slippery condition, as was predicted.” The attached photographs - taken the week of 25 march 2013 - reflect the failure of the typical “butt joint" decking detail used by ENEA for the northeast entry at Simpson Park. The second issue contributing to this failure, is that the wood products used for the support structure were not suitable for the intended use: it appears that PT pine was used for this purpose. However, a wood product with a greater density (such as a hardwood) -'properly’treated - should have been implemented. In south Florida, wood decking and its support structure must be able to 'breathe': that is, the effective, efficient movement of air through around, and within wood structures must be ensured so that adequate drying of the wood after a rain, will occur. Despite Ns, Monteiro’s gbservations in her emai] of 21 July 2013, that, the wood deck had not been "refinished since project delivery back in October 2009" = a time Frame of 9 months ~ a properly-designed wood deck within a public space should only require refinishing every twelve (12) months, This memo also referenced the slippery condition on the deck and attributed this condition to the collection of “dirt, soil" and mildew". The fact is that - had the spacing between decking boards been implemented as recommended - the detritus alleged to Tay on the deck surfaces would have been washed through The openings between deck boards, if our recommendation had initially been ‘ol lowed. Page 1i te t a UL =i tta 2 @ rx ~fS vg 4 a : 7P~ ~ | r\ }Licensing Vortal - License Search, Vage 1 ot 1 ( ( saan PM amaz0r9 Data Contained In Search Results Is Current As Of 04/22/2013 03:21 PM. 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For 70, years, CCA-treated wood has been specified in a wide variety of applications; as of December 30, 2003, Wolmanized® wood ‘may be produced for only the uses shown inthe next section. When used as recommended, CCA-reated weod is hares to ‘people, plants, and animals ts use provides envtronmental benefits as well as decades af service. When to Specify Specity Wolmanized® wood and plywood for applications in wich conditions conducive to termites and fungal decay are present. This Includes wood that wil be in contact with water, sol, cnorete or mesonry, subjact to periadic wetting, or exposed to moisture or high hurmity. Wolmanized® wood is suitable for a wide vary of applications, including * Lumber for Salt Water Use * Marine Construction + Fling + Permanent Wood Foundations * Poles «Building Poles an Posts «Plywood + Sawn Structural Timbers * Highway Construction + Savin Crossarms + Poles, Plles and Posts Used as, « Structural Glued Laminated Members Structural Members on Farms + Structural Composte Lumber ' Agriultural ence posts «Shakes and Shingles (Cound, att-round, quarter-round) * Cooling Towers For residential and other applications requiring a next-generation preservative, specify Wolmanized® Natural Select® wood (wwnw.naturalsetect. com). Contents What is CCA & How Does It Work?. 3 Retention, Penetration, Use Category System Recommended Hardware, Species, Design Values, Marine Grade. sess Safety & Handling, The Treating Process. 6 Model Specification, = — 7Features & Advantages ‘ Protection against rt, fungal decay, and termites +70 year successful track record ‘Easy to work with, repair, and madify with common tools + Strong, resilient, versatile, and economical ‘Backed by Arch Wood Protection, the world’s leader in ‘wood preservation technology What is CCA and How Does It Work? ‘The chemical used to preserve Wolmanized” pressure-treated wood is a mixture of oxides ‘of copper, chromium, and arsenic and known as CCA. The preservative has been formulated to render wood useless as a food substance for termites and fungl while keeping the wood attractive, clean, odoriess, non-staning, and safe to handle when used as recommended. Copper (Cu) Unlike the commercially produced trivalent Frsenie 80) arsenic, the arsenic in Wolman® CCA is in the form of inorganic pentavalent arsenate — a Chemical Composition. of CCA-C ‘All Wolmanized? wood is treated with CCA-Type C, which Is composed ofthe folowing Hexavalent Chromium (Cr0:) 5% 18.5% 34.0% ‘naturally occurring trace element. n the treatment process, described on Page 6, the pentavalent arsenate becomes fixed, or chemically bound, in the wood cells as highly leach-resistant insoluble precipitates. species is evaluated using test stakes. Arch monitors some 50,000 stakes in plots woricwide, More on Fixation ... ‘The reaction of chromated copper arsenate with the wood substrate is termed “fixation” because the preservative compounds are fhxed inthe treated wood ina high ingolube stato, However, some chemical may migrate ‘rom treated wood into surrounding sol overtime and ‘may also be dislodged from the wood surface upon con- tact withthe skin. Fixation accounts forthe permanency of the preservative in the treated wood, which explains the leach resistance and durabty of the product. ‘The fixation mechanism is complex and the reactions involved are primarily dependent upon wood species, preservative formulation, concentration, and temperature. The result, however, is that the preservative becomes leach-resistant precipitates.4 Retention and Penetration \Wolmanized® pressure-treated wood is treated to various retention levels that ar intended to protact the wood for particular applications. Retention levels indicate the amount of preservative retained inthe wood in a specific assay zone. in North America, retention is expressed in pounds per cubic foot (pc) Retention levels or treating quallly procedures are marked on Wolmanized® wood. The accompanying table outlines CCGA retention levels required by the American Wood-Preservers’ Association for various applications. Retention varies with depth inthe wood, 3 preservative penetration als affects wood langevity. In species with large amounts of sapwood, such as outer and red pin, the preservative must penetrate 2.5 Inches or 85% ofthe sapwood to meet standards. In ‘western species that are predominantly heartwood, the Wood is incised to ensure a treated shell, and any cut surfaces should be field-treated in accordance with APA standard MA with a preservative containing at least 2% copper. CN Aopen aa eran) ‘Above ground Ground / Fresh Water Contact Salt Water Splash Permanent Wiood Foundation Salt Wate immersion ‘Structural Poles Foundation / Frosh Water Salt Water lnmersion ‘Weimar Coa preserve meds r exceeds ANA PS and Fada Std T-W-580. The Weathg process and ‘he ass above met or etoed Feral SpoticatonTT-571 ana ANPA Conrady Standart as apecate "Fer mund png usd tho ethan zor Mew Joy an nor th Et xe, nor f San Fano Bay 00 ‘ho Westcoast avetoton of 1.50 pt accopate OCS. AWPA Use Category System Te American Wood Preservers’ Associaton, RSS hab Dias which establishes the Le nee ‘uct | Interior, nat in contact with ground or foundation eeror true, ior tives and treated wood, ice | intro, subject to dampness rtror beams, orng sit plate is introducing anew Use }— — Category system, based Uucaa | Exterior, aboveground, coated Prywood sang on the service conditions cas | ror, aboveground, may be ished Fihvay rio rling for wood rather than on —— wood commodities. itis CHA | Eero, ground or restwater contact in areas with lw risk [Fence posts, deck posts, poles (eslgned to reduce con- err ground or freshwater contac, severe envrenments,Utity poles, buldng poles, Permanent Wood fusion among specifiers ucts | high potent for terion and consumers. Most sa Foundations building codes reference AWPA standards, so the Entei, ground or freshwater cont, very severe ‘Ucac | eonations o very ertea! structural components 3K] 78 Freshwater pin, oundaion ping, tity pls in somrpicsl or opie ronments Use Category system will replace the Commodity LUC5A___| Sattwater exposure ~ north of San Francisoo and New Jersey {Piling, bukteads standards in codes. At UCSB | Saltwater exposure — south of San Francisco on West coast, Ping, bukteads right is a summary of ‘New Jersey through Georgia on East coast AWPA Use Categories. Shown in yellow are ucsc | Saltwater exposure ~ south of Georg, Gulf Coast Ping, buktoeds ee ‘ongoing uses for CCA- UcEA___| Fire protection, weather-shletded Framing ‘treated wood. ———F —— - ces _| Fre protection, exterior Siding, shakes, tayRecommended Hardware ‘The conditions that are conducive to attack by fungal decay and termites also promote metal corrosion. Hot-dipped galvanized fasteners (mneeting ASTM A 153) and connectors (ASTM A 653 Class G185 sheet}, or better, are recommended for protection against the effects of moisture often present where treated wood is used. For Permanent Wood Foundations, use 304 or 316 stainless steel. Aluminum should not be used in direct contact with this wood. Heartwood vs. Sapwood ‘Typically, the heartwood-or center part of the tree-may be qulte dense and less porous than the sapwood—the younger, outer portion of the tree. The heartwood is naturally more resistant to attack by pests, but it is also less accepting of preservative. Therefore, in marino conditions, for example, where wood-destroying organisms are a threat, itis wise to specify wood with a mini- ‘mum of heartwood exposed (seawall grade) to be assured of adequate preservative protection. Treatable Species ‘The following species of wood can be effectively treated with Wolman® CCA preservative in accordance with American Wood-Preservers’ Association standards, Although these species are isted by AWPA, reaching required penetration and retention levels is very dfcut in some of them. The term “treated to refusal” indicates that the wood has retained as much preservative as possible, but not enough to meet standards or ensure good performance. + Souther Pine Group « Ponderosa Pine “Red Pine ‘+ Hem-Fir Group* * Jack Pine* + Lodge Pole Pine” + Sugar Pine* * Whit Pine* + Radiata Pine * Caribbean Pine * Coastal Douglas Fir* « Westem Larch + Redwood" * Sitka Spruce* “tn order to secure penatation of preservative in these species, incsing (puncturing th latral surfaces ofthe wood) is required. Design Values Marine Treated Wood/Seawall Grades Since pressure treatment with Wolman® CCA preservative does Marine treated lumber, ber and pile are pressure-treated with not alter the natural characteristics of wood, the design values higher concentrations of Wolman?® CCA preservative to withstand ‘or untreated lumber and piywood should be used in accordance | the harsh exposures and destructive organisms common in with the National Design Specification for Wood Construction ‘marine environments, Retention leves range from 0.40 pef fr sol (2001 edition), issued by the American Forest and Paper Association. | contact to 2.50 pct for satwater immersion. Marne treated wood shouldbe specie for ll marine applications, including ping and Wood! procucts which have been preservatve-treated are referenced | bulkheads. in Section 4.3.14 and 6.1.4. I lumber isnot dried after treatment, or ifthe end use wil result na moisture content exceeding 19%, wet | To ensure adequate treatment against marine borers, two lumber service factors shall be applied (see 4.1.4 and 4.3.3). grades have been established for satwator applications, “Meine” rade, roe of heartwood on al four sides, is appropriate where al In cition, oad duration factors greater that 1.6 shall not apply to | sides are. vuinerable to marine organisms, such as in ates. structural members. The design values forall acceptable species _|“Seawal” grade, whichis suitable for sheet pling s heartwood ‘and grades of lumber are given inthe Supplement tothe National | free on one wide side (marked “This side seaward”) and on both Design Specification. narrow sides: only the side intended to face earth may have exposed heartwood,Safety & Handling The fiation which occurs subsequent tothe treating process makes Wolmanized? Wood safe forthe environment and forthe individual user when handled as recommended. Once the Wioltan® GCA is fhxed in the wood cells it is highiy leach-resistant With seven decades of usage, its harmlessness to peopl, plants, pet, ‘and the environment has been documented by ‘academic and governmental researchers and agencies. For studies demonstrating the safety ‘of GCA-treated wood in various applications, 90 ww: wolmanizedwood.com/safe html ‘sa federally registered pesticide, Wolman® CCA preservative undergoes a formal investigation and evaluation by the Environmental Protection Agency periodically. Based on an abundance of documentary evidence, the EPA deems Wolmanized® wood to be suitable for uses described inthis brochure. Other agencies also oversee aspects of the production, transportation, and use of CCA and CCA-treated ‘wood. Material Safety Data Sheets are availabe from the treating companies licensed to manufacture Wolmanized* wood. The Wolman® Treating Process ‘The basic treating process is simple and highly controled. [1 Lumber, timbers, or plywood is loaded onto small rll or tram cars. The trams are moved into a large, horizontal treating cylinder. [2] The cylinder door is sealed and a vacuum is applied to remove ar from the cylinder and the wood cells.[3] Preservative solution Is then pumped into the cylinder and [Ete pressure raised to about 150 pounds ear square inch, forcing CCA into the wood. Treating time varies depending on species of wood, commodity being treated, and the ‘amount of preservative to be impregnated. the end ofthe process, excess treating solution is pumped out ofthe cylinder and back to a storage tank for later re-use {BA final vacuum removes excess presarva- tive trom wood cals. The cylinder door is ‘opened and the trams are pulled out The ‘wood is wet, so it is kept on a concrete pad Uuntl any dripping ceases,Model Specification in Peeper eb io ld get potas o prep say wuts cruty rarespanye aemneta aed ee relat serease hoe ean PART 1 GENERAL 1.07 REFERENCES ‘American Wood-Presorvers Acsclaton (WPA) 2001 Book of Sander: 4. Standard I, A Timber Products — Prseratv Tratment by Pressur Procss. 2, Standard C2, Lume, Tbar and Tes (at ate ee oy Standard C9, Plea Standard C4, Pls, Standard C9, Pyro. Standard C14, Wood for Highway Construction. Standard C1, Wood Used on Farms Standard O18, Marino Construction. Standard €22 urbe and Phyo or ‘Permanent Wood Funds. 10. Standard C23, ound Pols ar Pets Used in Bulcng Constucion. 1, Standard 24, Suv Tibor Used to Suppart Residential and Comarca Structures 12, Standard 025, Sawn Grossarms 13, Standard €28, Srucral Glued Laminated ‘Mombars a Laminations Before Ging. 14, Standard 630, Lumber, Timbers, and Plywood foe Cooling Towers 2002 Bok of Standar) 18, Standaré 033, Sucre! Compt Lumbar 18 Standard C34, Shakes en Shingles. 17, Standara PS, Wateroomo Preservatives, 18, Standard Cte of Preservate-Teated Wood Products. senepee ‘A. National Intute of Standards nd Tectroogy us: 1. P3 1,US. Produc Standard for Construction instil Pyod. 2. P20, Amarican Softwood Lumbee Standar, ‘A Wister Wood Preserves Inte 1, Bost Managoment Practices fr the Use of “ead Wood in Aquatic Environments, 1,02 QUALITY ASSURANCE A Qualcatons: 1. Treatment Fact Provide treted materi tht ‘nave bon procuced under the appropiate ASTM (FANS tandard or an ALSC recognized ality ‘assurance progam. 1.03 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING |W oying after treatment is selecied in par 2, ‘tain eto paragraphs below ‘A Packing and Shipping: 4. Provide watorroscotrs for preserve tteatod wood ducing shipment ‘Storage and Protection 1. Store preservative tested woot of he ground and protected fom te weather. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS | Proservai Wola? CCA Type; Arch Wd Protection 2.02 MATERIALS lumbar or preserve treatment must contr {othe folowing spcieatons. Select grade and Species blow. Cer grades and specs nay bo acceptable, contact rh fo vty |. Lumber ln sccrcane wth IST PS 20 ond 38 ‘alow 1. Gade: No.1 1. rage: No.2 1. Gade: No.1 Dense 1. Grade: No.2 Dene. 1. Gade: Slet Stra 2, Species: Sauer pin. 2. Specie: ed pha, 2, Species: Pordarcsa pine 2. Species: Hemi 8 Surcing: $48. 8. Surcing: S182 8. Surcing: Rough ‘4. Mtr Coton 19%, mam, Pod for preservative treatment must conform {othe folowing specications. Select pane! grad, exposure curity, species grove, and suture! ‘ating om blow 'A Phywood: In accrtarce with NST PS 1 and 2s lous: 1. Panel Grade: A. Parl Grae: 8, Panel Grade C- Panel Grade: C-D Exposure Durabily: Exe, Exposure Dari: Exposure Species Guy 1 3. Speies Group: 2. 4, APA Structural Rating: Stuctia 4. APA Sutra Rang: Stuctura 6. Praseratve: CCA Type Cin accordance with ANPAS and forlatd sing only the oxide {orm of th enemas. 2.03 PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT Select equed end ses boon 1A Pressure eaten: In acordanc th th Tequements of ANPA Standard Cardin acorcence withthe folowing standard for ingeates end ses 4. Lumb (st water use any: 2 2. Ping: C3. 3. Pois C4 28. Pyood: 09 4 Highay Constucton: C14 5. Poles, Pls and Posts Used as Structural Members on Fans: C1. 6, Agia Fonco Posts: O18. 7. Main Constucion: C18. 8 Pamanent Wood Foundations: 022 8, Bulding Pues and Posts: 23. 10, Saun Tinbar: C26 11. Sawn Crssarms: C25, 12 Structural Glued Laminated Members 28 18. Coofng Towers: C30, 14 Structural Compoate Lumber: 38, 15 Shakes and Shingles: C34 Selec raqued apocations boon. 8, PreservatieRetonto: n accorance wth he specie sandra, eterrined in the speed zane {arth folowing appizations: 1. Above Grunt 2, Cound or Fesh Water Contact. 5 Wood Founaton or Structural Pols. 4, Slt ter mmerson 'A Moisture Cote: Drying treatment nat requ. ‘Select Above or Below. B. Moisture Content: Dry afr treatment as flows 1 Lumber: 19% maximum, 2 Plywood: 18%, mmm. 8. Pynood: 158%, maximum (or Pormanet ood Foundation) Aetan olw if feed preserative is equited fo ‘aquatic envronments |. Pressure Treatment of Mater for Aquatic Esvronments: in accordance with the Bast Management Practices published bythe Westem Wood Preserversnsitue, 2.05 SOURCE QUAUTY CONTROL ‘inspection: 1. Unrated Mato: Luter Provide lumber hat as been inspected snd graded before teatmant by an ALSCrecoonzes radi agency Pywood: Provide pod that has been inspected ‘and graded before treatment oy &cove-recagized Inspection and testing agen, Poke: Povce pols that have been inpacted ‘and graded fore treatment in accordance with ‘MS anda. Ping: Prove ping that hasbeen inspected and graded before tester in acarance wth AST standards, 4, Talod Materia: Prove resid mate hat bears ‘he quty ark ofan ALSC-ecnanizod agency wtih rainsinssupersion, testing, and inspection of ta ‘quay ofthe product, PART 3. EXECUTION {01 INSTALLATION Btw iro gnoray required for poe spaces lass than 5 Inches tick nthe eoste and conta US. No ier seca istaflaton specications are requed for preserve rated wood, {A Sura Treiment of Fe Cuts: Treat ld cuts on ‘momber that provide sutra suppart ta permeOther Products in the Wolmanized? 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WoL-249 Ta Pet ecu Rem CRS aC MT) PUSS em ced oes eee) and other advantages associated Cg) forest resources; the source is a em my managed timbertands, requiring ee Ce alternative building materials and offering greater insulation PUA ce Pere mc U Came) Fe comet having less — environmental PCa ese Pree ec SERCO See SO ae CSE UC md ee ea ee Ty ee er) easier to work with, not to ace Ds92 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA EXTENSION Tnsttute of Food and Aggicutrnt Sciences Cir 1258 How To Select And Use Pressure-Treated Wood in Florida’ bor h Sanna and Taseb Satan Knowledge of how to select and use pressure-treated wood is especially critical in Florida, where very favorable conditions for wood deterioration place our state in the highest risk category in the continental United States. Millions of dollars are lost each year by the construction industry, insurance companies and homeowners because of the deterioration of wood, often improperly used, These losses can be easily avoided if knowledge about ‘wood deterioration and pressure-treated wood is correctly applied. Many factors contribute to deterioration of wood-in-use, including: tree species, construction practices and biological and physical agents. However, detailed knowledge about these and other contributing factors is not required to prevent deterioration of wood structures, This publication provides the information necessary for the selection and use of pressure-treated wood to minimize or climinate wood deterioration. The ABC's of pressure-treated wood are: + Wood exposed to frequent or continuous moisture in warm environments must be pressure-treated. + Not all pressure-treated woods are alike, + Precautions are necessary in handling and disposing of pressure-treated wood. What Is Pressure-treated Wood? Pressure-treated (PT) wood is lumber, timber, plywood, piling, poles or posts which have been commercially treated with a chemical wood preservative under pressure to assure penetration of the chemical into the wood, Treatment takes place in a large pressurized cylinder where the amount of preservative placed in the wood is controlled. The process varies depending on the chemical and wood species and its intended use, but generally includes: 1) pretreatment (removing tree bark, milling and drying), 2) treatment (the chemical preservative is forced into the wood with pressure), and 3) post-treatment (cleaning to remove excess chemical and fixing to aid in the retention of the chemical) Some, but not most, PT wood is redried to stabilize ‘wood structure and wood chemistry. |. This document is Cieulse 1258, one ofa seis of he Shot of Forest Resotees and Conservation, Fide Cooperative Extesion Save Itt of ood and Agricultural Seiences, University of Floris, Firs publstied January 2002, Plas vii the EDIS Web ste at hp/eds.iasuLak 2. Robe, Schmid PHD, Profesor of Forest Pathology and Jacob 3, Hula, DF, ners Professor of Wood Technolgy, Scboo of Forest Resourses and Conservation, Institut of Hood and Agricultural Sciences, Usiversiy of Fords, Gainer, 32611-0410 All chemials shoud be used in acordance with dzctios en the manictarers Ibe. ‘These of specitic trade names i this publication doesnot onsite endorsement o these produ in preference to others contning the sue ative ‘ingredients Menton of «proprietary product doesnt conte a guarantor wacranty of th product bythe author ox he publisher, The Instute of Food ond Adria! Sciences x an equal opportunityafirmatve acon employer authorized to provide research, education Information and otwer services ony tolndviuais end iettutons tat Tanetion wi For tformation en obtaining other exteson pullsions, contact Your county Cooperative Extension Service ofc. Fords Cooperative [Extension Sericanatte of Food and Agrcutera SlancestUnveraty of FlordaiGriatna Tayor Wad, Dan, Togard to race, alr, 0% 29 reap, or nailonal ox( How To Select And Use Pressure-Treated Wood in Florida ‘Chemical preservatives used by the industry to pressure treat wood vary in effectiveness and also in animal, human and environmental toxicity. The choice of preservative depends on the intended use of the wood product. Some preservatives are classified as “restricted-use pesticides” which only certified petsons may purchase and/or use, The treated wood is not a restricted-use product, but precautions for handling and disposal are necessary (see Precautions oon page 3). Water repellent products, with or without a fungicide, are sold “over-the-counter” to the public since these products are not restricted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These chemicals may be brushed, dipped or sprayed on ‘wood to protect the surface but are short-lived (less ‘than 2 yr above ground). Directions for use of water repellents appear on product labels and are not discussed further since the focus here is on PT wood. ‘Water repellent treatments may be incorporated into PT wood to provide immediate longer-lasting protection, However, this does not eliminate the need to apply repellent coatings periodically to preserve the appearance of the PT wood. Why Use Pressure-treated Wood in Florida? In Florida (and elsewhere in the southeastern USA), a warm moist climate and wet soils provide very favorable conditions for biological organisms to decompose wood. In the USA, the wood decay hhazatd vaties from low in the dry southwest to severe in Florida where warm, wet conditions prevail (Figure 1). In Florida ,the climate index varies from approximately 90-140 with the wood decay potential increasing from northwest to southeast (Figure 2), Peninsular Florida has exceptionally high decay potentials. When left untreated, wood exposed to moisture (rain, condensation, high humidity, soil ‘moisture, and sea water) in a warm environment is readily attacked and rapidly degraded by naturally occurring organisms. These organisms (fungi, bacteria, termites, carpenter ants and several beetles and borers) ate ubiquitous and abundant in ‘our atmosphere, forests, soils and waterways. They ate beneficial as they decompose and recycle woody debris, but when they “do their thing” in our wood structures they become pests. Unfortunately, the most destructive of these pests (decay fungi and termites) can destroy wood from the inside; often they go unnoticed until significant damage has occurred. The biology and ecology of wood destroying organisms are varied and complex, but fortunately this detailed mnowledge is not required to prevent their damage to ‘wood. It is only necessary to know that wood which is frequently or continuously subjected to moisture rust be pressure treated for durability. Wood exposed to such conditions in Florida include decks, poles or posts in the soil, foundations in contact with the soil and dock pilings. Wood sills in buildings in contact with soil and wood siding subject to continuous moisture should also be treated. The rule 1s simple - keep wood dry or use PT wood. Some termites and decay fungi transport moisture via Visible tunnels or tubes from the soil to normally dry wood above, resulting in subsequent deterioration of the wood. This deterioration can be avoided with soil batriers (chemical pesticides) or with PT wood. Dry ‘wood safe from most organisms can be attacked by drywood termites and powder post beetles, Screens and paint films can minimize these problems, Mold and mildew fungi grow on the sutface of wood or ‘wood coatings, and while unsightly, do not significantly decompose or weaken wood. These typically dark-colored “stains” can be washed or bleached from most wood surfaces. Water repellents, containing a fungicide mentioned previously provide some short-term protection (less than 2 yr) against ‘mold and mildew. te Figure 1. Above ground wood decay potential. Decay hazard zones (map adapted from Cassens ef al, 1995 and AWPA),How To Select And Use Pressure-Treated Wood in Florida Figure 2. Climate index for wood decay in Florida (adapted from Schetter 1971). How to Select And Use Pressure-treated Wood ‘The most common PT wood sold in Florida is southern pine; however, softwoods and hardwoods from other regions are also pressure-treated and sold in Florida. Proper selection of PT wood depends on its intended use. Wood used In higher risk conditions (soll contact and/or exposed to frequent, moisture) requires higher levels of retention (amount of preservative retained in the treated ‘wood). Retention level is measured in pounds of preservative per cubic foot of wood (Ibs/ft or pef) and this mumber appears on labels affixed to the PT ‘wood product (Figure 3). Wood-use categories and conditions, typical construction applications and appropriate retention levels, as specified by the American Wood-Preservers! Association (AWPA), for the most commonly available preservative in Florida (chromated copper arsenate or CCA - Type (©) ae listed in Table 1. This information provides critical guidelines for the selection and use of PT ‘wood in Florida and elsewhere. For example, CCA treated wood with a retention of 0.25 pef (UCI and 2) is sufficient for interior construction protected from the weather. The same retention level (0.25 pet) is apptopriate for interior or exterior construction where ‘wood is not in contact with the ground (UC3A and 3B). Wood in contact with the ground or in fresh water (UC4A, 48 and 4C) must have retention levels of 0.40 - 0.80 pef, depending on their structural use, The higher levels of retention are used for critical structural materials. Wood for piling in saltwater (UCSB and SC) requites 2.5 pef of CCA. ‘GROUND CONTACE* | ABOVE GROUND™ cach uotas | cca-chucIe 0.40 pot 0.25 pet L A B Figure 3. Examples ofthe Important information ‘appearing on typical labels on prassure-treated wood (A) PT wood suitable for ground contact; (B) PT wood not suitable for ground contact: (a, sultabiity for ground contact; b, chemical preservative (shown here isthe ‘commonly used CCA Type C, but there are several other effective preservatives); c, AWPA wood-use category standard [refer to table 1; d, retention level). When this, circular was printed some manufacturers used the older system of user category, ¢g., C1, 2, 3, ot Untreated wood is generally used for intetior, protected construction, however, recent guidelines suggest that added protection is provided by borate. Borate-treated wood is commercially available as a pressure treatment, An alternative is to spray a borate product on the wood during construction, but this treatment is less effective than PT wood. ‘The untreated mature heartwood of several tree species native to Florida is naturally decay-resistant, e.g. longleaf pine, eastern red cedar and cypress, and ‘was valued for its durability. However, the sapwood (wood cut from the outer portion of a tree) of these species is not decay resistant and must be treated if exposed to moisture, This is important since much of the timber and lumber now sawn contains some, if not all, sapwood. For example, cypress logs made from young trees, unlike the old-growth mature cypress, ‘contain a high proportion of sapwood and must be treated if exposed to moisture, Treating logs with borate or a water repellent with fungicide following construction may provide limited protection for exposed sapwood which was not treated prior fo use, Precautions in Using Pressure-treated Wood Some chemicals used in PT wood are restricted-use pesticides, The wood treated with these chemicals (PT wood) is not a restricted-use product, but care must be taken during handling and disposal. Gloves should be worn to handle or mill ‘wet PT wood and hands should be washed afterward. ‘Do not eat, drink or smoke when working with PT wood. Sawdust and wood chips should be disposed of properly. Pressure-treated wood should not beHow To Select And Use Pressure-Treated Wood in Florida, burned in fireplaces or stoves in order to avoid exposure to smoke, Landfills which accept PT wood (Class A lined landfills) should be utilized for disposal, Pressure-treated wood should be kept from yard waste and construction materials destined for unlined landfills. Pressure-treated wood must not be ‘used where it could come in contact with food. Directions on product labels and on customer information sheets, available where PT wood is sold, should be read and followed. Often-asked questions, especially those dealing with human health and the environment are answered in the 1995 publication from the American Wood-Preservers Institute, listed in the References Cited section of this publication, Similar to untreated wood, pressure-treated ‘wood is subject to warp, shrinkage and checking caused by physical agents, e.g, sun and rain, Water repellents provide some protection and extend the appearance and useful life of the exposed PT wood on decks, ete, These protectants are usually applied annually although some may be incorporated in the pressure treatment. Newly installed wet PT wood does not hold paint well, but may be stained and/or treated with a water repellent when dry. Pressure-treated wood selected and used properly is a useful, attractive and durable product, References Cited American Wood-Preservers Institute, 1995, Answers to often-asked questions about treated wood. Amer. Wood Preserv. Instit, Vienna, VA. [http://wwww.awpi.org/] American Wood-Preservers' Association, 1999, Standards 1999. Amer. Wood Preserv. Assoc. Granbury, Tx. [http://www.awpa.com/aes. htm] Cassens, D.L., Feist, W.C,, Johnson, BR. and DeGihoot, RC, 1995. Selection and use of preservative-treated wood. For, Prod, Soc. Madison, WI Publ, No. 7299. 104 p, Scheffer, T.C, 1971. A climate index for estimating potential for decay in wood structures above ground, For. Prod. J. 21(10)25-31How To Select And Use Pressure-Treated Wood In Florida, Table 1. Guidelines for selection and use of chromated copper arsenate (CCA) prassure-treated wood for protection against wood deterioration. Reproduced from AWPA Standards 1999. CCA is the wood preservative ‘most often found in PT wood in retail stores. However, here are other effective Wood preservatives. Use "Service Use ‘Common |» Typical | CCA retention ategory | conditions’ | environment | agents of | applications level* deterioration . lef Kgim’ Interior Continuously Interior 025 | 40 construction, | protected from ‘construction ry, above ‘weather or ‘and ‘ground other sources furnishings of moisture Interior Protected from | Decay fungi | Interior construction, | weather, but | and insects | construction damp, above | subject fo ‘ground sources of moisture Exterior Coated, Decay fungi | Coated F025 construction, | exposed to ail | andinsects | miliwork coated, above | weather cycles, ground rapid water runoff 40 Exterior construction, ‘above ground Exposed to all | Decay fungi | Docking, deck weather cycles | andinsects | joists ralings, ‘and prolonged fence pickets wetting ‘Ground contact or fresh water For normal ‘ground or fresh water contact, ‘exoosed to all ‘woather cycles Decay fungi ‘and insects Privacy fence posts, structural lumber & timbers, ‘guardrail posts, uailty poles in regions of low decay potential‘ tl How To Select And Use Pressure-Treated Wood in Florida, Table 1. Guidelines for selection and use of chromated copper arsenate (CCA) pressure-treated wood for protection against wood deterioration. Reproduced from AWPA Standards 1999. CCA Is the wood preservative ‘most often found in PT wood in retail stores. However, there are other effective wood preservatives. “Service Use Typical conditions | environment applications ‘Severe ground Permanent contactorsalt | andinsects | wood important water splash, | with increased | foundations, construction | ificut potential for | tity poles in components | replacement, | biodeterioration | regions of exposed to all moderate to weather severe cycles potential for docay or ‘economic oss, building poles, horticultural posts ‘Ground contact | Verysavere | Decaytungi | Landortresh ‘orfresh water or | ground contact, | and insects | water pling, critical exposed to all | with high foundation structural weather cycles, | potential for — | piling, utility components | critical biodeterioration | poles with a structural severe components potontial for decay asa | Sattorbracksh | Continuous ‘Salt water Ping, water and marine (sat | organisms, | bukhoads, adjacent mud | water) Umonia bracing zone exposure ‘quedripunctata ‘Salt or brackish | Continuous ‘Salt water Piling, water and maxing (sat | organisms, | bulkheads, adjacent mud | water) exposure | Limonia bracing zone quadripunetta “Salt or brackish | Continuous ‘Saltwater ling, water and marine (sat | organisms, | bulkheads, adjacent mud | water) exposure | Mates, bracing zone ‘Sphacroma * Retention levels used currently on labels are in pounds/cuble foot (pict), however, in the near future the equivalent metric units of klograms/cubic meter (kgim*) may be used (kgim® = plof x 16). ** Retention level 0.40 (6.4 kgim3) will give added protection in Florida and elsewhere in the Southeast where termite and decay potential are very high *** Not for usa in Florida,Perez, Maria From: Pascual, Juan Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 2:45 PM To: Baker, Edward; Perez, Maria; De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations); De Souza, Lara Co; Fernandez, Juan G.; Gonzalez, Raphael; tipoyner@miamidade. gov; Hager, Regina; lbuck@enea.ch; esobouti@enea.ch; cmontiero@enea.ch Subject: RE: Northeast Entry Deck / Simpson Park Maria Perez: Please prepare an RLS for the Law Department to evaluate the current situation and advise on what recourse the city may have, Respectfully, Juan A. Pascual Director City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 8" Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Telephone 305) 416-1313, JPascual@Miamigov.com BELIEVE Live, Play, Parks Where Magic Happens! City of Miami Parks is proud to be: NNRPA's 2011 Excellence in Inclusion Winner From: Baker, Edward Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 2:19 PM To: Pascual, Juan Perez, Maria; Fernandez, Juan G.; Gonzalez, Raphael; tipoyner@miamidade.gov; Hager, Regina; Ibuck@enea.ch; asobouti@enea.ch; cmontiero@enea.ch; Baker, Edward Subject: RE: Northeast Entry Deck / Simpson Park Juan, ENEA~ through Lindsay Buck ~ agreed only to prepare “studies” of proposed options for the Northeast Entry to Simpson Park, at no cost to the City (see email stream attached, and 8 April Memo from ENEA). There was no agreement by ENEAi ‘ for them to bear the costs to complete design, construction drawings, and construction of a new entry, though it is my professional opinion that this should be their obligation and responsibility. ENEA should not proceed with any efforts, based on the possible assumption that the City will pay ENEA for any additional work associated with this matter. | do not believe that the City should pay for redesign or reconstruction: however, that decision is not mine to make, and | am only providing my professional opinion, and the attendant facts, so you may identify the appropriate manner in which to proceed. From: Pascual, Juan Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 12:55 PM To: Baker, Edward Ce: Perez, Maria; Fernandez, Juan G.; Gonzalez, Raphael; tipoyner@miamidade.sov; Hagger, Regina; Ibuck@enea,ch; asobouti@enea.ch; cmonteiro@enea.ch ‘Subject: RE: Northeast Entry Deck / Simpson Park. Ted: It was my understanding that ENEA agreed to prepare a redesign of the area/project at no cost to the city. The only Issue pending would be the reconstruction responsibilities and liabilities, and associated costs, Can you elaborate on this? Respectfully, Juan A. Pascual Director City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 8" Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Telephone 305) 416-1313 JPascual@Miamigov.com BELIEVE Live, Play, Parks ‘Where Magic Happens! City of Miami Parks is proud to be: NRPA's 2011 Excellence in Inclusion Winner and an accredited agency Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 12:34 PM To: Pascual, JuanCe: Perez, Maria; Fernandez, Juan G.; Gonzalez, Raphael; tipoyner@miamidade.aov; Hagger, Regina; Ibuck@enea.ch; asobouti@enea.ch; cmonteiro@enea.ch; Baker, Edward ‘Subject: Northeast Enbtry Deck / Simpson Park This email is being sent to all who may have participated in meetings related to the planning, design, and review of the Northeast Entry Deck project at Simpson Park, from 7 January 2008 through and including 5 August 2009 (based on Minutes provided by ENEA Garden Design}, Excluded from distribution are the following who attended one or more of the project meetings during this period: Suzanna Valdez + Katherine Moore (Mayor's Office); Ellen Ugoccione (COM Historic Preservation Officer); Oppenheim Architecture + Design; Hector Lima (COM Building Department); Ola Aluko (COM CIP); Joaquin Alonso (Miami-Dade DERM); Lesley DuBord (FPL); Gustavo Solano (Electrical Engineer); Robert Gonzalez (COM Parks + Recreation]; Ed Blanco (COM Parks + Recreation); Steve Duncan (Miami-Dade Public Works}; and + Emest Burkeen (COM Parks + Recreation Director}. Attached to this memo are the Revised Construction Drawings, and Construction Details prepared by ENEA Garden Design, which were provided to me at my request, on 17 April 2013; a memo dated 23 July 2010 addressing “Deck Issues"; and two sets of photos, each composed of five images of the deteriorated Simpson Park Northeast Entry Deck. The Northeast Entry Deck to Simpson Park cannot safely function in its present condition as an access point for park. visitors, and the entry has been closed. Its thus necessary that a solution to this situation is identified, and effected expeditiously. | had previously indicated my belief that this matter manifests a legal issue, reflecting on aspects of professional liability; maintenance of a professional standard of care both in design and in construction; and perhaps even professional negligence in proposing a design and construction process doomed to failure in light of existing site conditions coupled with the construction technique reflected in ENEA’s Construction Drawings. Notable in this regard appears to be the absence of any written specifications governing quality of materials to be utilized in the construction process. Given the ecological significance of Simpson Park, Miami-Dade DERM (Tim Joyner) was involved in the review process for the planning and design of this project. It is my understanding that Mr. Joyner required pin piles or a comparable construction solution, avoiding the use of spread concrete footings that would damage the root structures of adjacent native tree species. To maintain this integrity in any reconstruction effort, and in compliance with DERM requirements, durable structural materials for beams, joints, and decking (such as TREX, EverGrain; Latitudes; Gossen; etc.) should be implemented, Unfortunately, it does not appear that ENEA engaged in any research on such products that may have proffered an alternative solution to the deteriorated wood support structure (framing) and decking, Ifa synthetic, composite decking material is selected for the reconstruction, the structure to support this decking will have to be steel Cr aluminum framing composed of joists, box beams, hangers, and fasteners. \ have suggested~ in a meeting with Lindsay Buck and Aista Sobouti of ENEA Garden Design on Monday, 8 April 2013, also attended by Juan G. Fernandez, Senior park Naturalist ~ that ENEA assume the responsibilty for the costs of redesign and reconstruction of a new, durable decking system. However, my impression has been — and continues to be ~ that ENEA does not acknowledge any professional liability or responsibilty for the failure of their design and. construction of the Northeast Entry Deck, and suggests rather that the failure of the decking and framing system is the result of inadequate maintenance. Please advise if you wish me to take any further action related to this matter. 3Ted Baker, FASLA, PLA Follow / Amorican Society of Landscape Architects AAS, Ornamental Horticulture, SUNY BSLA, Landscape Architecture, Cal Poly MLA, Landscape Architecture, Florida International ‘Mes, Landscape Planning + Ecology, Harvard GSD Parks Administration / City of Miami 4444 Southwoat 2nd Avenue J Bth Floor ‘Miami, Florida 33130 Office | 305-416-1387 Blackberry 786-877-9991 1's not what you take when you foave this world bahing you, fs what you leave behind you when you ge