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SUBTERRANEAN PARKING:
Subterranean parking is most often found in
association with commercial buildings,
condominiums, and apartments. Obviously the
purpose of underground parking is to make use of
the land more effectively. Structural integrity
and earthquake resistant characteristics of the
parking facility are not covered in the visual
inspection. Floor drains and sumps are not
tested for their abilities to properly drain the
floor area. Wall-hung storage cabinets and other
storage devices are not reviewed. Ventilation
fans are not operated. The security of gates and
doors is not tested during the visual
inspection. Parking areas, whether subterranean
or not, which are placed under the building, are
very often connected with uneven floors in the
units above. Most are simply built that way, but
many residents above parking garages in areas
recently struck by earthquakes have noticed an
increase in the unlevel floor condition. If the
building has been through an earthquake in
recent years it is recommended that you review
any documents prepared by structural engineers
regarding the parking areas and building in
general. Contact the inspector for more
information on this subject if you desire.
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