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Subject: [M]: OT:Tall Piers and Other Structures
From: DM Roady
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Thu May 14 02:16:06 1998

I've been reading with some dismay the recent posts about tall pier
construction. I caution the group that it may not be wise to proceed
with plans given over the internet without the advice or the design
services of a registered engineer or architect.
What one man does in his back yard is his own business, but when those
ideas are given as advice publicly, liability issues arise.
The situation in Florida (5x5x4' footing with another 12' of pier) is
special in that he has saturated soil. Such conditions may lead to
settlement and possibly overturning.
Each area of our country has adopted at least one building code to go
by. Building such a structure without adequate design may be a
violation of that code.
I urge those that want (or give) advice on large structures to go
privately with the email.
Remember, if you hurt or kill yourself with your ideas that's one thing,
it's inexcusable if you do it to others.

Clear Skies,
Dave Roady