STRUCTURAL
Chimneys and Stacks (Structural)-Continued
Brick and Concrete Walls:
weathering
spalling
eroded or sandy mortar joints
expansion and contraction cracks
deteriorated paint
damage from gases
missing, corroded, rotted embeded support members
Caps:
weathering
spalling
loose material
Exposed Metal Surfaces:
rust, corrosion, and deteriorated paint
broken, loose, missing, other damage to bolts, rivets, and welds
Linings, Supporting Corbels, and Baffles:
cracks
spalling
damage from gases
Guys, Anchorage, and Bands:
lack of tautness
rust
corrosion
frayed, broken, loose, missing or mechanically damaged anchorage
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