Any architechts/PE here?

[alia176]

Guys,

This thread is getting derailed on the merits of a PE, Engineering, etc. In this CYA society of ours, PE's exist to limit liability. BernCo is no exception; they want to limit their liability by having a PE sign off on my docs before they can issue me a permit. This way, if someone gets hurt when my patio cover solar panels crush them, BernCo can say that Joe Blow PE said that the structure was designed and built properly and to code. PE rates should be high, given how far they have to stuck their neck out for people.

I simply would like a referral for someone who can stamp my project. BernCo needs a stamp for my project and by golly, I'm going to give them one.

So, let me know if you know of an architect and/or a PE in this state who can approve structural designs.

Thanks.

 

[Devil Frog]

Just a word of advice. A BSME or BSCE (there are a few MSMEs in HDC) or even an architect could take your drawings and do the structural analysis for a bit cheaper. Take that to s PE and it could be reviewed, instead of having the PE do the analysis too. Should save $$

 

[Devil Frog]

I overlooked something. You need to have these solar panels speced out and the mounting scheme designed BEFORE the structural analysis and stamp process. The load paths are required.

 

[alia176]

Just a word of advice. A BSME or BSCE (there are a few MSMEs in HDC) or even an architect could take your drawings and do the structural analysis for a bit cheaper. Take that to s PE and it could be reviewed, instead of having the PE do the analysis too. Should save $$

I can do the drawings, just need someone to stamp it.

I overlooked something. You need to have these solar panels speced out and the mounting scheme designed BEFORE the structural analysis and stamp process. The load paths are required.

Yup and done.

 

[SteveLCetc]

Larry is in that business. I'd bet he knows some PE's that would do that. Email him. It is a totally different dimension from what I do.

 

[alia176]

Larry is in that business. I'd bet he knows some PE's that would do that. Email him. It is a totally different dimension from what I do.

copy that. I'll send him an email.