Port Jersey Final Report

May 27, 2021

Mr. Csaba Kertesz, P.E. Chief of Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Division

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey 2 Montgomery Street, 4th Floor Jersey City, NJ 07302

Attention: Mr. Camille Dagher, P.E. Assistant

Manager – Structural Integrity

Re: Agreement405-20-013,PO3000030199

2020ConditionSurveyofPortJerseySouthBuildings111,150,CruiseCanopies CTS-2,CTS-3andCTS-4andFacadeofBuilding110 CHAProjectNo.66628

Subject: 2020 Condition Survey Report Port Jersey

Dear Mr. Kertesz:

In accordance with the terms of the above referenced agreement, we are pleased to submit four (4) copies of the Condition Survey Report.

The thoroughness and accuracy of all work on this project has been ensured by an independent quality control review by our Senior Technical and Management Staff.

We wish to express our appreciation to the Authority and to thank your staff for the cooperation afforded to us during the performance of the project.

If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.

Very truly yours,

Richard M Amadon, P.E. Sr. Vice President

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHA Consulting Inc., in association with HPL Engineering, P.C. (WBE) and SJH Engineering, P.C. (MBE), performed a baseline condition survey of Building 150, Cruise Canopies CTS-2, CTS-3 and CTS-4, and performed cyclical condition surveys of Building 111 and the façade of 110 located at Port Jersey, New Jersey Marine Terminal during the November 2020 to January 2021. The purpose of this inspection was to determine the overall condition of the buildings and canopies and to identify structural and non-structural deficiencies.

The overall condition of Buildings 111, 150 and Cruise Canopies CTS-2, CTS-3, and CTS-4 is good, however the overall condition of Building 110 is poor due to medium to large spalls and medium cracks in the exterior facade and exterior columns and beams.

There were 3 conditions requiring Immediate Action during this survey involving missing and displaced columns due to impact and impact damaged metal deck at the mezzanine of Building 150, an impact damaged concrete masonry column at Building 150 and a torn roof covering and missing horizontal members framing at Cruise Canopy CTS-4 (see Appendices). Repairs are in progress.

There are 2 Priority Repairs at 5 locations, 10 non-structural Safety Repairs at 23 locations and 47 Routine Repairs at 140 locations recommended in this report.

Building 110 – Paint and Storage Building - Facade

There were no previously recommended Priority Repairs, and there are no new recommended Priority Repairs. In addition, there are no recommended non-structural Safety Repairs or Routine Repairs.

Building 111 – Office Building

There were 2 previously recommended Priority Repair at 2 locations. Of these, 1 Priority Repair at 1 location was re-evaluated to a Routine Repair, and 1 Priority Repair at 1 location that remains outstanding. There are no new recommended Priority Repairs. Therefore, 1 Priority Repair at 1 location is recommended in this report. The Priority Repair concerns a missing lintel.

There are 2 non-structural Safety Repairs recommended at 4 locations and 19 Routine Repairs recommended at 36 locations.

Building 150 – Office and Warehouse – Baseline

There is 1 new Priority Repair recommended at 4 location. The Priority Repair concerns impact damaged concrete columns.

There are 8 non-structural Safety Repairs recommended at 19 locations and 20 Routine Repairs recommended at 76 locations.

Cruise Canopies CTS-2, CTS-3, and CTS-4 – Baseline

There are no new Priority Repairs or non-structural Safety Repairs recommended.

There are 8 Routine Repairs recommended at 28 locations.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Continued)

The engineering assessment used to determine the overall condition rating and to recommend repairs was based on the deficiencies found at the time if the inspection. This assessment is not intended to imply long term viability.

This report contains conclusions concerning the cause of the noted deterioration and recommendations for the repairs of the structures. The repair procedures contained in the recommendation section of the report outline the general extent of the required rehabilitation work. The presentation of these conceptual repairs does not preclude the necessity of performing further investigation and preliminary design work. For the purpose of establishing the complete scope and the final design of the rehabilitation work.

PRIORITY

REPAIR NO.

TRACKING NO.

LOCATION

BUILDING 111 Door Frame

PJS-BD111-001 First Floor

- Column lines B-C/2

(1 Location)

Underside of Roof

PJS-BD111-002

Roof Plan

Repair large spall with exposed rebar (3 SF). TABLE 1 - SUMMARY OF

Missing lintel with exposed rebar above the door frame. Install lintel.

Outstanding

Missing lintel with exposed rebar above the door frame. Install lintel.

- Column lines E/5 (1 Location)Re-evaluated to Routine Repair

Impact damaged concrete columns with large spalls and exposed rebars. Repair columns. TABLE 1 - SUMMARY OF

First Floor Lightweight Suspended Ceiling

BUILDING 111

Acoustical tiles and main runner not supported by wall support.

Support tiles and main runner along wall.

(1 Location)

- Column lines C-D/6-Room 18 (3 Locations) First Floor Junction Box Covers

Missing covers of electrical junction boxes with exposed wires.

Column lines B/8 (2 Locations)-Room 27

Install junction box covers.

TABLE 2 - SUMMARY OF 2020 SAFETY REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS

BUILDING

- Column lines A-B/14-14.5 - Detached at one end.

- Column lines B/16.5-17 - Detached at both ends and hanging from electrical wires.

- Column lines C-D/13-13.5 - Detached at one end. 1377

- Column lines C-D/11

- Detached at both ends and supported by rope. -

Locations)

Anchor Bolts

(1 Location) 4 - 1 1/2" Protruding anchor bolts (tripping hazard).

BUILDING 150 (Cont'd)

Detached main runners from wall supports with deflection. Properly support the main runners.

Detached secondary runner with 1/2" deflection.

Reattach secondary runner to main runner support.

Lightweight Suspended Ceiling

First Floor - Office Area

BUILDING 150 (Cont'd)

Hangers supported from non-structural members.

lines J-K/21-22 (North)-Hanger supported by duct

-Column lines J-K/21-22 (Middle)-Hanger supported by wood plank

Attach hanger to structural members. Handrail

First Floor - East

Missing handrail at stairs.

Install handrails.

Missing 5 SF of decking on mezzanine (tripping hazard).

missing deck or provide railing to prevent access.

I. BUILDING 110 – Paint And Storage Building (Facade Only)

110.1 Building Description ........................

110.2 Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

II. BUILDING 111 – Office Building

111.1

III. BUILDING 150 – Office And Warehouse Building

150.1 Building Description ........................

150.2

IV. CRUISE CANOPIES – CTS-2, CTS-3 (Facade Only), AND CTS-4

CC.1 Building Description .........................................................................................

CC.2 Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations ..............................

CC.3

APPENDICES

SCOPE OF WORK

CHA Consulting Inc., in association with HPL Engineering, P.C. (WBE) and SJH Engineering, P.C. (MBE), performed a baseline condition survey of Building 150, Cruise Canopies CTS-2, CTS-3 and CTS-4, and performed cyclical condition surveys of Building 111 and the façade of 110 located at Port Jersey, New Jersey Marine Terminal during the November 2020 to January 2021. The purpose of this inspection was to determine the overall condition of the buildings and canopies and to identify structural and non-structural deficiencies.

Due to the poor condition of Building 110, the inspection was limited to the building facade to assure the areas surrounding the building was safer from falling debris.

All inspection work was completed in accordance with the Port Authority Condition Survey Guidelines for Buildings.

Structural Framing: 100% visual inspection and 10% hands-on inspection of unobstructed structural building and framing elements, masonry walls, stairways, and safety railings.

Architectural Elements: 100% visual inspection and 10% hands-on inspection of unobstructed architectural elements.

Facades: 100% visual inspection and 10% hands-on inspection of unobstructed architectural elements and sidewalks.

Suspended Ceilings: 100% visual inspection of exposed ceiling surfaces. Hands-on inspection of each unique type of ceiling and of ceilings with deficiencies or suspected deficiencies based on the visual inspection.

Mechanical and Electrical Devices: The inspection of mechanical and electrical devices was not part of this condition survey. However, the inspection of structural supports of mechanical and electrical devices was included.

This report summarizes the survey performed, procedures used, findings, conclusions and recommendations for repair.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

The inspection was performed by one three-person team led by a Team Leader who is currently a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey, and two Assistant Team Leaders. Findings were recorded on electronic field forms and their locations were marked on drawings contained in this report.

A TWIC Card was required for the inspection of Buildings 110, 111 and 150. An escort was required for the inspection of the Cruise Canopies.

A 35’ bucket truck was used for the inspection of the facade and light fixtures at Buildings 110, 111, 150 and the Cruise Canopies. (Photo NO. 1)

A 32’ scissor lift was used for the inspection of steel framing at Building 150. (Photo NO. 2)

A 6’ and 8’ step ladders were used for the inspection of Buildings 111, 150, and Cruise Canopies. (Photo NO. 3)

Additional inspection equipment consisted of hammers, rubber mallets, tape measures, laser distance measure, digital calipers, binoculars, flashlights, digital cameras, and two tablets.

PHOTO NO. 1

35’ Bucket Truck

DESCRIPTION:

35’ bucket truck used to inspect exterior light fixtures.

PHOTO NO. 2

32’ Scissor Lift

DESCRIPTION:

32’ scissor lift used to inspect the interior steel framing.

PHOTO NO. 3

8’ Step Ladder

DESCRIPTION:

8’ step ladder used for hands-on inspections of suspended ceilings.

CONDITION SURVEY DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY

DEFINITIONS OF INSPECTION CATEGORIES

Hands-on Close-up inspection from no further away than arm’s length where the member or element can be physically touched.

Visual The inspection from a reasonable distance of a member or element where an initial determination of the condition can be made.

Recommendation Categories

Immediate Requires immediate action including possible closing of the structure or areas affected for the safety reasons until interim remedial measures, such as shoring or removal of potentially unsafe structures (or elements) can be implemented. These closings or interim remedial actions, if any, always require immediate action upon discovery.

Priority Conditions for which no immediate action may be required or for which immediate action has been completed, but further investigations, design and implementation of interim or long-term repairs should be undertaken on a priority basis, i.e., taking precedence over all other scheduled work.

Safety Conditions that present a potential hazard and which should be repaired as soon as possible.

Routine Conditions requiring further investigation or remedial work, which can be undertaken as part of a scheduled maintenance program, other scheduled project, or routine facility maintenance, depending on the action required.

Rating Criteria

Terms used to describe the condition of a building’s structural system or component are listed and defined below. When the term is applied to an overall structure or system, this does not indicate that all elements of the structure or system are in the same condition.

Excellent “As New” Condition.

Good The structure system is sound and performing its function, although it shows signs of wear and may require some minor repairs, mostly routine.

Fair The structure system is still performing adequately at this time, but needs “priority” and/or “routine” repair to prevent future deterioration and to restore it to good condition.

Poor The structure system cannot be relied upon to continue to perform its function without immediate and / or priority repair.

Non-Functional Unserviceable requiring full or partial replacement to remain functional.

Inspection Terminology

The following terms are used during the inspection to describe the condition of structural members.

Steel Members

Corrosion

• Minor (or Light) - A light surface rust.

• Moderate - Rust that is loose and flaking with some pitting. This scaling, or exfoliation, can be removed with some effort by use of a scraper or chipping hammer. Element exhibits measurable but not significant loss of section.

• Severe - A heavy, stratified rust or rust scale with extensive pitting. Removal requires exerted effort and may require mechanical means. Significant loss of section.

Pack Rust – Rust collected between two interfacing surfaces. Pack rust can be minor, moderate, or severe as described above. Pack rust can severely deform the steel members due to the expansive nature of rust.

Pitting – Formation of cavities due to corrosion. Minor, moderate and severe pitting categories shall be based upon depth and density of cavities.

• Minor – typically less than 1/4 inch diameter and 1/32 inch deep.

• Moderate – 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch diameter and 1/8 inch deep.

• Severe – Greater than 1/2 inch diameter and over 1/8 inch deep.

Concrete Members

Cracking – A separation into two or more parts with a space between the fractured concrete surfaces.

• Hairline - Crack width is less than 1/32 inch.

• Fine - Crack width is between 1/32 and 1/16 inch.

• Medium - Crack width is between 1/16 and 1/8 inch.

• Wide - Crack width is greater than 1/8 inch.

The above definitions for cracks can be modified, depending on type of structural element. Other terminology, such as map cracking, pattern cracking, etc., may be as appropriate.

Efflorescence – A white deposit caused by the crystallization of soluble salts brought to the surface by moisture leaching through the concrete.

Delamination – A layered separation of the concrete. When a delaminated area of concrete is struck (sounded) with a hammer, a hollow sound will be emitted.

Leaching – The dissolution and washing away of the calcium hydroxide in concrete. The moisture enters the concrete through exposed cracks in the surface.

Spall – A roughly circular, oval, or elongated depression in the surface of a concrete element caused by the separation of a portion of the surface concrete.

• Small (pop-out) – Less than 6 inches in diameter and 1 inch deep.

• Medium – Between 6 and 12 inches in diameter and up to 2 inches deep.

• Large – Over 12 inches in diameter and any depth.

Scaling – The gradual loss of surface mortar and aggregates.

• Light Scaling – Loss of surface mortar up to ¼ inch deep.

• Medium Scaling – Loss of surface mortar between ¼ inch and ½ inches in depth, including loss between the large aggregate.

• Heavy Scaling – Loss of mortar greater than ½ inches in depth significantly exposing the large aggregate.

Hollow Area – An area of the concrete, which emits a hollow sound when struck with a hammer and indicates the existence of a fracture plane beneath the surface.

Honeycomb – Typically small pocket voids formed by the entrapment of air during the placement of concrete.

Timber Members

Fungus Decay/Dry Rot – generally appears as a moist area with stain on or discoloration. Fungi produce conks, which are fruiting bodies, usually fan-like in shape, and which grow horizontally from the wood. They shed spores which propagate the fungus. Conks are a sure sign of advanced decay and they vary from a fraction of an inch to several inches in length. Sapstain fungi have small black, globular fruiting bodies which smear like soft carbon when brushed with the hand.

• Molds – cottony powdery circular growths varying from white or light colors to black. Molds themselves do not cause decay but their presence is an indication that conditions favorable to growth of fungi.

• Stains – specks, spots, streaks, or patches, varying in color, which penetrate the sap wood. Sapstain is harmless to wood. It is usually a surface phenomenon and like molds, implies conditions which harmful fungi can flourish.

• Soft rot – attack the wood, making it soft and spongy. Only the surface wood is affected, and thus it does not significantly weaken the member.

• Brown rot – feeds upon the cellulose and the lignin and makes the wood white and stringy.

• White rot – feeds upon both the cellulose and the lignin and makes the wood white and stringy.

Brown and white rots are responsible for structural damage to wood, while the other fungi types simply provide a sign that favorable conditions exist for growth.

Checks – separation of the wood fibers, normally occurring across the annual growth rings.

Splits – similar to checks except the separations of the wood fibers extend completely through the piece of wood.

Shakes – separations along the grain, which usually occur between the annual growth rings.

Damage by parasites – damage is generally inside the surface of the wood and is therefore not visible, but sagging, crushing, small holes or the accumulation of sawdust may be observed. Parasites tunnel in and hollow out the insides to timber members for food and shelter. Some common types of parasites include:

• Termites – termites are pale-colored, soft-bodied insects that feed on wood. All damage is inside the surface of the wood; hence it is not visible. The only visible signs of infestation are white mud shelter tubes or runways extending up from the earth to the wood and on the side of masonry substructures.

• Carpenter ants – carpenter ants are large, black ants that gnaw galleries in soft or decayed wood. The ants may be seen in the vicinity of the infested wood, but the accumulation of sawdust on the ground at the base of the timber is also an indicator of their presence.

• Powder-post beetles – powder-post beetles also hollow out the insides of timber members and leave the outer surface pierced with small holes about 1/16” in diameter filled with dry pulverized wood. Often a powdery wood dust is dislodged from the holes. The inside may be completely excavated.

I.

BUILDING 110

– Paint and Storage Building (Facade Only)

110.1 Building Description

Building 110 is a vacant two-story cast in place building that is currently abandoned but owned by Bayonne Dry Dock & Repair Inc and located at 100 Military Ocean Term St, Bayonne, New Jersey.

The building is rectangular in shape, measuring 42 feet in the north-south direction and 70 feet in the east-west direction, with a maximum roof height of 23 feet 6 inches.

The exterior structural system of the building consists of cast in place concrete columns and beams.

The facade consists of concrete masonry unit infill walls.

110.2 Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

The overall condition of the facade of Building 110 is poor.

The conditions of individual building elements are as follows:

• No signs of distress were observed in the exposed portions of the foundation or in adjacent structural or architectural elements; therefore, the building’s foundation is considered to be in good condition.

• The structural framing system exterior (columns and beams) is in poor condition due to medium to large spalls and medium cracks.

• The facade is in poor condition due to medium spalls and medium cracks.

There was no Immediate Action required during the survey.

There were no previously recommended Priority Repairs and no new Priority Repairs are recommended.

There are no Safety Repairs recommended.

There are no Routine Repairs recommended.

It is recommended that a full rehabilitation to be performed prior to building occupancy.

I. Building 110 - Paint and Storage Building

110.3 Photographs

LOCATION: Northeast Elevation 0

DESCRIPTION:

LOCATION: South Elevation 0

DESCRIPTION:

PHOTO NO.

PHOTO

II. BUILDING 111 – Office Building

111.1 Building Description

Building 111 consists of the original one-story 111 office building with a crawl space constructed from wood beams and columns and three metal framed workshops that are occupied by Bayonne Dry-Dock & Repair Inc and located at Port Jersey South in the New Jersey Marine Terminal, Bayonne, New Jersey.

Building 111 has had 2 additions to the building since the previous report, Workshop 2 and Workshop 3. These two additions make the overall building 111 an irregular shape, measuring 130 feet in the north-south direction and 200 feet in the east-west direction, with a maximum roof height of 23 feet. The total floor area of the structure is approximately 24,257 square feet.

The office building is rectangular in shape, measuring 56 feet in the north-south direction and 102 feet in the east-west direction, with a maximum roof height of 14 feet. The total floor area of the structure is approximately 11,424 square feet.

The first workshop is rectangular in shape, measuring 40 feet in the north-south direction and 150 feet in the east-west direction, with a maximum roof height of 15 feet. The total floor area of the structure is approximately 6,285 square feet.

The second workshop is rectangular in shape, measuring 28 feet in the north-south direction and 57 feet in the east-west direction, with a maximum roof height of 15 feet. The total floor area of the structure is approximately 1,700 square feet.

The third workshop is rectangular in shape, measuring 56 feet in the north-south direction and 58 feet in the east-west direction, with a maximum roof height of 23 feet. The total floor area of the structure is approximately 4,848 square feet.

The structural system of the office building consists of concrete masonry columns, and wood beams.

The office building roof consists of precast concrete planks with a roofing membrane on top.

The office building facade consists of infill terracotta walls with a concrete plaster finish.

The ground floor of the office building consists of cast‐in‐place concrete structural slab spanning between cast in place concrete piers.

The structural system of the first workshop consists of steel columns and beams.

The first workshop roof consists of a standing seam roof.

The first workshop facade consists of metal panels.

The ground floor of the first workshop is a cast‐in‐place concrete slab on grade.

The structural system of the second workshop consists of steel columns, steel beams, and shipping containers.

The second workshop roof consists of steel deck and plastic panels.

The second workshop facade consists of plastic panels.

The ground floor of the second workshop consists of asphalt.

111.1 Building Description (Continued)

The structural system of the third workshop consists of steel columns, steel beams, and shipping containers.

The third workshop roof consists of shipping containers and a steel plate walkway. The third workshop facade consists of plastic panels.

The ground floor consists of asphalt.

There are lightweight suspended ceilings that are described in Table 111.C.

111.2 Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

The overall condition of Building 111 is good.

The conditions of individual building elements are as follows:

• No signs of distress were observed in the exposed portions of the foundation or in adjacent structural or architectural elements; therefore, the building’s foundation is considered to be in good condition.

• The concrete floor slab is in fair condition.

• The interior walls are in fair condition due to spalls and cracks.

• The suspended ceiling system and supports are in good condition.

• The structural framing system (columns, beams) is in good condition.

• The facade is in good condition.

There was no Immediate Action required during the survey.

There were 2 previously recommended Priority Repair at 2 locations. Of these, 1 Priority Repair at 1 location was re-evaluated to a Routine Repair, leaving 1 Priority Repair at 1 location. There are no new recommended Priority Repairs. Therefore, 1 Priority Repair at 1 location is recommended in this report.

There are 2 Safety Repairs recommended at 4 locations.

There are 19 Routine Repairs recommended at 36 locations.

There is 1 Finding with No Recommendation at 37 locations.

Finding and repair recommendations are summarized in the following tables.

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Lightweight Suspended Ceiling

First Floor Tiles and main runner not supported by wall support.

Column line A-B/2-3

(1 Location)

Support tiles and main runner along wall.

Junction Box Covers Install junction box covers.

First Floor

Missing covers of electrical junction boxes with exposed wires.

- Column lines B/8 (2 Locations) - Room 27

- Column lines C-D/6 - Room 18 (3 Locations)

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Framing Plan - Workshop 1 Roof leaks due to 1/8" diameter holes at isolated locations. Patch holes. Roof Framing Plan - Workshop 2

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Sprinkler Pipe Support

Lightweight Suspended Ceiling

First Floor Suspended ceiling tiles deflected 3/4" with no excessive loading. Replace ceiling tiles.

Sign Attachment

Roof Framing Plan - Workshop 1

2 of 4 Screws missing from 6"x12" sign attachment. Install screws.

First

- Workshop 3

3 of 6 Screws missing from plastic siding overlap. Install screws.

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Roof Plan

Missing or not fully tightened screws at camera attachment. Install or tighten screws. Roof Framing Plan - Workshop 1

(2 Locations) Camera Attachment

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

TABLE 111.4 - FINDINGS WITH NO RECOMMENDATIONS

DESCRIPTION

First Floor - Workshop 2

Column line A-E/1-6

(16 Locations)

First Floor - Workshop 3

(21 Locations) (37 Locations)

No anchor bolts at 9 steel column baseplates (no positive attachment) and 7 columns are connected at the top of shipping containers and shipping containers are not positively attached to floor.

No anchor bolts at 12 steel column baseplates (no positive attachment) and 9 columns are connected at the top of shipping containers and shipping containers are not positively attached to floor.

II. Building 111 - Office Building

111.3 Photographs

LOCATION: Southwest Elevation

DESCRIPTION:

PHOTO NO. PHOTO

LOCATION: First Floor Column lines

DESCRIPTION:

Missing lintel with exposed rebar above the door frame. General view.

II. Building 111 - Office Building

111.3 Photographs

PHOTO NO.111-3

LOCATION:

First Floor

Column lines

DESCRIPTION:

Tiles and main runner not supported by wall support.

Safety Repair #1

A-B/2-3 111-4

PHOTO NO.

LOCATION:

First Floor

Column lines

B/8

DESCRIPTION:

Missing covers of electrical junction boxs with exposed wires.

Safety Repair #2

CONCRETECOLUMN(TYP.)

SHUTTERDOOR(TYP.)

COLUMNENCLOSURE

EDGEOFWORKSHOPTWO

CONCRETECOLUMN(TYP.)

PLYWOODWALL(TYP.)

EDGEOFWORKSHOP THREE

EDGEOFWORKSHOPONE

SHIPPINGCONTAINERISUSED ASBUILDINGFACADE

DOORTOORANGESHIPPINGCONTAINER INWAREHOUSETHREE 40'-0"x8'-0"BLUESHIPPINGCONTAINER

STEELCOLUMN(TYP.)

LADDER

DOORTOWAREHOUSETHREE

EDGEOFOFFICEBUILDING

DOORTOBLUE SHIPPINGCONTAINER INWAREHOUSETWO

SHIPPINGCONTAINER

SHIPPINGCONTAINERIS USEDASBUILDINGFACADE

(6)40'-0"x8'-0"SHIPPING CONTAINER,SITTINGON STEELFRAMING

EDGEOFOFFICEBUILDING

EDGEOFWORKSHOPTWO

EDGEOFOFFICEBUILDING

III. BUILDING 150 – Office And Warehouse Building

150.1 Building Description

Building 150 is a warehouse with an office area occupied by Accum and located at 150 Pulaski Street, Bayonne, New Jersey.

The building is divided into two portions, the warehouse and office area. The warehouse is a single-story building with a second story abandoned office area and a mezzanine. The warehouse is rectangular in shape measuring 792 feet in the east-west direction and 270 feet in the north south direction, with a maximum roof height of 46 feet. The abandoned office area is rectangular is shape, measuring 100 feet in the east-west direction and 61 feet in the northsouth direction. The mezzanine is rectangular in shape, measuring 200 feet in the east-west direction and 90 feet in the north-south direction. The warehouse floor area is approximately 237,300 square feet. The office area is a single-story building, rectangular in shape measuring 120 feet in the east-west direction and 76 feet in the north-south direction. The office floor area is approximately 9,120 square feet. The total floor area is approximately 246,420 square feet.

The structural system of the building consists of steel beams and joists supported by steel columns or concrete columns with steel cross bracing.

The roof consists of a corrugated metal deck with a waterproofing membrane on rigid insulation roof system.

The ground floor consists of cast-in-place concrete slab on grade.

The facade of the warehouse consists of concrete masonry walls with metal panel. The facade of the office area consists of brick walls.

There are lightweight suspended ceilings that are described in Table 150.C.

150.2 Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

This is a baseline inspection and the overall condition of Building 150 is good.

The conditions of individual building elements are as follows:

• No signs of distress were observed in the exposed portions of the foundation or in adjacent structural or architectural elements; therefore, the building’s foundation is considered to be in good condition.

• The concrete slab on grade is in good condition.

• The interior walls are in good condition.

• The suspended ceiling system and supports are in good condition.

• The structural framing system (beams, columns, joists, braces) is in good condition.

• The facade is in good condition.

There were 2 conditions requiring Immediate Action during this survey at 2 locations. The first condition concerned a missing column, several displaced columns due to impact and impact damaged metal deck at the mezzanine and the second condition concerned the impact damaged concrete masonry column.

There is 1 new Priority Repair recommended at 4 locations.

There are 8 Safety Repairs recommended at 19 locations.

There are 20 Routine Repair recommended at 76 locations.

There are 2 Findings with No Recommendations at 3 locations.

Findings and repair recommendations are summarized in the following tables.

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Column First Floor - West

Impact damaged concrete columns with large spalls and exposed rebars. Repair spalls.

- Column lines F/6-2 SF

- Column lines I/4-3 SF

- Column lines H/6.5-3 SF

- Column lines H/7-1 SF (4 Locations)

150-2150.4

Concrete

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

- Column lines A-B/14-14.5 - Detached at one end.

- Column lines B/16.5-17 - Detached at both ends and hanging from electrical wires.

- Column lines C-D/13-13.5

- Column lines C-D/11

- Detached at one end.

- Detached at both ends and supported by rope. - Column lines

- Column lines H/5.5-6 - Detached at one end. (6 Locations)

(1 Location) Light Fixtures Repair supports of light fixtures. First Floor - East Deflicient light fixture supports (falling hazard). First Floor - West 4 - 1 1/2" Protruding anchor bolts (tripping hazard).

Column lines I/5.5-6

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

150.2 - SAFETY REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS

Lightweight Suspended Ceiling

Detached secondary runner with 1/2" deflection. Reattach secondary runner to main runner support. 3 4

First Floor - Office Area

Detached main runners from wall supports with deflection. Properly support the main runners

- Column lines J-K/19-1" Deflection

- Column lines J-K/20-21-1 1/2" Deflection - Column lines J-K/19-20-1" Deflection

(3 Locations)

Lightweight Suspended Ceiling

First Floor - Office Area

(1 Location)

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

(North)-Hanger supported by duct

Column lines J-K/21-22 (Middle)-Hanger supported by wood plank

Locations)

Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Concrete Masonry Encasement

- Column lines C/11.5, C/13.5, C/14, D/10, D/14, D/15, D/16, D/19, D/20, E/11, F/10, G/21, H/16, H/21, I/11, J/10.5, J/11

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

(South) (3 Locations)

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Lightweight Suspended Ceiling

- Column lines J-K/20-21

- Column lines J-K/19-20 (2 Locations)

- Column lines J-K/19

- Column lines J-K/20

- Column lines J-K/20-21

- Column lines J-K/21-22 (4 Locations) (10 Locations)

Hangers supported from pipe.Attach hanger to structural members.

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

W-Beams

Mezzanine Framing

Column line A-B/9

Column line A-B/9-9.5

(2 Locations)

Lightweight Suspended Ceiling

Second Floor - Abandoned Office

Column line G-J/6-8

(1 Location)

The building has an abandoned office area with a suspended ceiling that is in poor condition. There are missing or detached main and secondary runners.

III.

Building 150 - Office and Warehouse

150.3 Photographs

LOCATION: Northeast Elevation 0

DESCRIPTION:

General view.

LOCATION: First Floor - East Column lines

DESCRIPTION:

Impact damaged concrete column with large spalls and exposed rebar. 2 SF

III. Building 150 - Office and Warehouse

150.3 Photographs

PHOTO NO.150-3

LOCATION:

First Floor - East Column lines

B/16.5-17

DESCRIPTION:

Detached light fixture at both ends and hanging from electrical wires.

Safety Repair #1

PHOTO NO.150-4

LOCATION:

First Floor - West Column lines

I/5.5-6

DESCRIPTION:

4 - 1 1/2" Protruding anchor bolts (tripping hazard).

Safety Repair #2

III. Building 150 - Office and Warehouse

150.3 Photographs

PHOTO NO.150-5

LOCATION:

First Floor - Office Area

Column lines

J-K/19

DESCRIPTION:

Detached main runner from wall support with 1" deflection.

Safety Repair #3

PHOTO NO.150-6

LOCATION:

First Floor - Office Area

Column lines

J-K/19-20

DESCRIPTION:

Detached secondary runner with 1/2" of deflection.

Safety Repair #4

III. Building 150 - Office and Warehouse

150.3 Photographs

LOCATION:

First Floor - Office Area

Column lines

J-K/21-22 (Middle)

DESCRIPTION:

Hanger supported by duct.

Safety Repair #5

LOCATION:

First Floor - East

Column lines

D-E/22

DESCRIPTION:

Missing handrails at stairs.

Safety Repair #6

PHOTO NO.

PHOTO NO. 150-7 150-8

III. Building 150 - Office and Warehouse

150.3 Photographs

NO.150-9

LOCATION:

First Floor - East Column lines

E-F/11-11.5

DESCRIPTION:

Impact damaged stair tread.

Safety Repair #7

LOCATION:

Mezzanine Floor Column lines

A/13.5-14

DESCRIPTION:

Safety Repair #8 150-10 Missing decking on mezzanine (tripping hazard). 5 SF

PHOTO

PHOTO NO.

OFFICEAREA

CONCRETECOLUMN(TYP.)

CMUENCASEDSTEEL COLUMN(TYP.)

MEZZANINEABOVE

CMUENCASEDSTEEL COLUMN(TYP.)

ABANDONEDOFFICEAREAABOVE

SUSPENDEDCEILINGUNDERBRIDGE TOABANDONEDOFFICEAREA

CONCRETECOLUMN(TYP.)

MISSINGCOLUMN

COLUMNSARENOTEVENLYSPACED,ON AVERAGETHEYARE10FEETAPART COLUMNS ARE NOT EVENLY SPACED, ON AVERAGE THEY ARE 8 FEET APART

JOISTS(TYP.)

JOISTS(TYP.)

JOISTS(TYP.)

IV. CRUISE CANOPIES –

CTS-2, CTS-3 (Facade Only), and CTS-4

CC.1 Building Description

The Cruise Canopies are one-story canopies occupied by Anthem Of The Seas and located at Cape Liberty Cruise Port, 4 Port Terminal Blvd, Bayonne, New Jersey.

The crew check-in, CTS-2, is rectangular in shape, measuring 100 feet in the east-west direction and 50 feet in the north-south direction with a height of 14 feet. The total floor area of the structure is approximately 5,000 square feet.

The structural system of CTS-2 consists of steel trusses ribs with infill trusses between.

The facade and roof consists of a vinyl tarp. The floor is asphalt

The crew mart, CTS-3, is rectangular in shape, measuring 50 feet in the east-west direction and 12 feet in the north-south direction with a height of 8 feet. The total floor area of the structure is approximately 600 square feet.

CTS-3 is a trailer resting on concrete masonry unit blocks. The inside was inaccessible at the time of the inspection.

The facade consists of wood panels, nailed to the side of the trailer. The roof is a standing seam roof.

The crew walkway, CTS-4, is rectangular in shape, measuring 130 feet in the east-west direction and 15 feet in the north-south direction with a height of 8 feet. The total floor area of the structure is approximately 1,950 square feet.

The structural system of CTS-4 consists of steel beams supported by on steel columns.

CTS-4 is an open structure with no facade and the roof consists of a vinyl tarp. The floor is asphalt

CC.2 Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

The overall condition of the Cruise Canopies is good.

There was 1 condition requiring Immediate Action during this survey, concerning torn roof covering and missing horizontal members at CTS-4.

There are no new Priority Repairs recommended in this report.

There are no Safety Repairs recommended in this report.

There are 8 Routine Repairs recommended at 28 locations.

Repair recommendations are summarized in the following tables.

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Location)

CTS-3 Roof

480

480

480

480

Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Inspection Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (Continued)

Canopy Vinyl Tarp

CTS-4 Framing

490 - Column lines A/12

(1 Location)

Anchor Spikes CTS-4 Framing

Canopy vinyl tarp strap detached.Reattach strap.

2 of 2 Anchor spikes have migrated out of the ground.

490 - Column lines A/1 - 1.5" migration

490 - Column lines A/6 - 2" migration

490 - Column lines A/7 - 2" migration

490 - Column lines C/4 - 1" migration

490 - Column lines C/5 - 1" migration

490 - Column lines C/6 - 4" migration (6 Locations)

Anchor Spikes

CTS-4 Framing

Remove and replace spikes in opposite baseplate holes.

Anchor spike head sheared off.

490 - Column lines A/13 - 1 of 2 anchor spike head sheared off.

(1 Location) Replace anchor spike.

IV. Cruise Canopies - CTS-2, CTS-3, and CTS-4

CC.4 Photographs

NO.

LOCATION: East Elevation 0

DESCRIPTION:

LOCATION: Northwest Elevation

DESCRIPTION:

NO. General view. General view.

PHOTO

PHOTO

CTS-2

CTS-3

CTS-4

CTS-3

CTS-2

CTS-4

APPENDICES IV.CRUISECANOPIES

February 10, 2021

Mr. Csaba Kertesz, P.E.

Chief of Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Division

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

2 Montgomery Street Jersey City, NJ 07302

Attn: Mr. Camille Dagher, P.E. Assistant Manager – Structural Integrity

Re: Agreement 405-20-013 PO – 3000030199

2020 Condition Survey of Port Jersey South Building 110, 111, 150, and Cruise Canopies

CHA Project No. 066628

Dear Mr. Kertesz:

During the inspection of the mezzanine at Accem Warehouse, Building 150 at Port Jersey South, there were conditions found requiring immediate action

Building 150 has a mezzanine that is approximately 200-feet by 90-feet The northern 60-feet of the mezzanine is supported by steel wide flange beams and steel joists with a concrete filled slab on a steel deck framing to steel wide flange columns. The southern 30-feet is supported by 3-inch diameter steel columns supporting steel channels that span north to south which support a corrugated steel deck with a plywood floor surface. This portion of the mezzanine was evidently added after the concrete deck mezzanine was constructed. The columns bear directly on the concrete slab-on-ground and there are no footings. There are 141 columns unevenly spaced in this area but are approximately in a 10-feet (east/west) by 8-feet (north/south) grid pattern. The steel deck flutes are at every 8-inches, with a total of approximately 60 flutes at every channel. On this mezzanine the tenant, Accem stores light pallets of products. The following concerns were found at the southern part of the mezzanine.

1. One of the 3-inch diameter columns is missing. The column is the most northern column in a row and the shear tab between the channel and wide flange beam is holding up the channel. (See Photo No. 1.)

2. (11) 3-inch diameter steel columns are displaced due to impact.

a. 5 out of the 11 steel columns are not connected to the concrete slab-on-ground and are partially bearing on the concrete slab-on-ground.

b. 6 out of the 11 steel columns are not bearing on the concrete slab-on-ground. (See Photo No. 2.)

3. Two areas of steel deck were deformed due to loading. There was no Live Load on the deformed areas at the time of inspection.

a. A 120 square foot of area has a maximum deformation of 4-inches (See Photo No 3 )

b. A 24 square foot area has a maximum deformation of 1 ½-inches (See Photo No. 4 )

4. A 40 square foot area of steel deck has deflected 1 ½-inches due to the missing deck splice fasteners There was no Live Load on the deflected areas at the time of the inspection. (See Photo No. 5 )

5. Approximately 50% of the flutes (880 flutes) have web crippling at the bearing. Out of these 80% (704 flutes) have deflected a maximum of ¼-inch (See Photo No. 6.) and 20% (176 flutes) have deflected between ¼-inch to ½-inch (See Photo No. 7.) at the bearing point.

6. 41 of the 141 3-inch diameter steel columns’ base plates are not anchored to the concrete slab-on-ground. As previously noted, there are not column foundations. (See Photo No. 8 )

These conditions are creating a potential safety hazard. Therefore, we recommend the mezzanine deck and its supports be repaired or replaced.

Attached are photos and a mezzanine framing plan indicating the locations of the deficiencies found

If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call

Regards, E. Daniel Olsted, P.E. Project Manager

Building

150 – ACCEM WAREHOUSE

Photographs

PHOTO No. 1

LOCATION: Below Mezzanine Column Lines

A-B/13-13.5

DESCRIPTION: Missing column

Immediate Repair #1

PHOTO No. 2

LOCATION: Below Mezzanine Column Lines

A-B/9-9.5

DESCRIPTION: Column displaced by 10” from the original position due to impact.

Immediate Repair #1

Building 150 – ACCEM WAREHOUSE

Photographs

PHOTO No. 3

LOCATION:

Below Mezzanine

Column Lines

A-B/10.5-11

DESCRIPTION: Steel deck deformation from loading with max deck deformation 4”

Immediate Repair #1

PHOTO No. 4

LOCATION:

Below Mezzanine

Column Lines

A-B/9-9.5

DESCRIPTION:

Steel deck deformation from loading with max deck deformation 1 ½”

Immediate Repair #1

Photographs

PHOTO No. 5

LOCATION:

Below Mezzanine Column Lines

A-B/11-11.5

DESCRIPTION: Missing fasteners at metal deck splice. Max deflection in the deck of 1 ½”

Immediate Repair #1

PHOTO No. 6

LOCATION:

Below Mezzanine Column Lines

A-B/13-13.5

DESCRIPTION: Web crippling ¼” at steel deck flutes

Immediate Repair #1

Original depth of deck

Building 150 – ACCEM WAREHOUSE

Photographs

PHOTO No. 7

LOCATION:

Below Mezzanine Column Lines

A-B/11-11.5

DESCRIPTION:

Web crippling ½” at steel deck flutes

Immediate Repair #1

PHOTO No. 8

LOCATION:

Below Mezzanine

Column Lines

A-B/9.5-10

DESCRIPTION:

Column with no anchor bolts installed

Original depth of deck

Immediate Repair #1

IMPACTDAMAGEDMETALDECKANDPLYWOOD. CURRENTLYNOLIVELOADONDECK.MAX DEFORMATIONINDECK1-1/2"DEEP,24SF.AREA.

ALLCOLUMNSINSTALLED WITHNOANCHORBOLTS

CMUBLOCKWALL(TYP.)

MISSINGFASTENERSATMETALDECKSPLICE.MAX DEFLECTION1-1/2".CURRENTLYNOLIVELOADON THEDECK.

IMPACTDAMAGEDMETALDECKANDPLYWOOD. CURRENTLYNOLIVELOADONDECK.MAX DEFORMATIONINDECK4"DEEP,120SF.AREA.

CONDITIONSURVEYOF

COLUMNSARENOTEVENLYSPACED,ON AVERAGETHEYARE10FEETAPART

MISSINGCOLUMN

DECK2

DECK1 7"DEEPCHANNEL(TYP.)

EXISTINGU-BOLTHOLDING CHANNELTOPOST

5/8"PLYWOOD(TYP.) (NOTSHOWNFORCLARITY)

MISSINGFASTENERSATDECKSPLICE.MAXDEFORMATION OF1-1/2".CURRENTLYNOLIVELOADONDECKS.

EXISTING3"DEEPMETALDECK

EXISTING7"DEEPCHANNEL

EXISTING3"DIAMETERPIPEPOST

2"x1"x1"PLATEWELDEDTOPOST FORCHANNELBEARING

CONDITIONSURVEYOF

February 18, 2021

Mr. Csaba Kertesz, P.E.

Chief of Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Division

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

2 Montgomery Street Jersey City, NJ 07302

Attn: Mr. Camille Dagher, P.E. Assistant Manager – Structural Integrity

Re: Agreement 405-20-013 PO – 3000030199 2020 Condition Survey of Port Jersey South Buildings 110, 111, 150, and Cruise Canopies CHA Project No. 066628

Subject: Building 150 – Immediate Repair #2 – Impacted Damaged Concrete Masonry Column

Dear Mr. Kertesz:

During the inspection of the Accem Warehouse, Building 150 at Port Jersey South, one condition was found requiring immediate action

There is an impact damaged concrete masonry column which supports a non-load bearing concrete masonry unit wall (See Photo No. 1 and No. 2). The column is between two large openings within the wall where product is move from one space to another.

This condition is creating a potential safety hazard. Therefore, we recommend to repair and to protect the concrete masonry column on an immediate basis.

Attached are photos and a plan indicating the location of the deficiency found.

If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.

Regards,

E. Daniel Olsted, P.E. Project Manager

Building 150 – ACCEM WAREHOUSE

Photographs

PHOTO No. 1

LOCATION:

Warehouse

Col. Lines G-H/6

DESCRIPTION:

Impact damaged concrete masonry unit 8”x16” pier with cracks. Missing section of concrete masonry 2”x8”x24” (high).

Immediate Repair #2

PHOTO No. 2

LOCATION:

Warehouse

Col. Lines G-H/6

DESCRIPTION:

Impact damaged concrete masonry unit 8”x16” pier with cracks. Missing section of concrete masonry 2”x8”x24” (high).

Immediate Repair #2

IMPACTDAMAGEDCONCRETEMASONRYUNIT 8"X16"COLUMNWITHCRACKS.MISSINGSECTION OFCONCRETEMASONRY2"X8"X24"(HIGH).

January 15, 2021

Mr. Csaba Kertesz, P.E.

Assistant Chief Engineer

Quality Assurance Division

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

2 Montgomery Street Jersey City, NJ 07302

Attn: Mr. Camille Dagher, P.E.

Assistant Manager – Structural Integrity

Re: Agreement 405-20-013 PO – 3000030199 2020 Condition Survey of Port Jersey South Building 110, 111, 150, and Cruise Canopies CHA Project No. 066628

Dear Mr. Kertesz:

During the inspection of Cruise Canopy, CTS-4 at Port Jersey South, there were conditions found requiring immediate action

At Cruise canopy CTS-4, approximately 150 square feet of the roof covering has torn away from the frame on the north side and approximately 600 square feet on the south side and is lying on the ground In addition, 4 horizontal members at the eave elevation, south side, are missing and lying on the ground.

While this is not a current potential safety hazard since the canopy area is not utilized at this time, when the area does get utilized again, we recommend the roof covering and horizontal members be replaced or repaired.

Attached are photos indicating the deficiencies found.

If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.

Regards,

E. Daniel Olsted, P.E. Project Manager

Cruise Canopies (CTS-4) – ANTHEM OF THE SEAS

Photographs

PHOTO No. 1

LOCATION:

Below Canopy

Southeast Side

DESCRIPTION: Missing horizontal members

Immediate Repair #1

PHOTO No. 2

LOCATION: Below Canopy

Southwest Side

DESCRIPTION: Missing horizontal members

Immediate Repair #1

Cruise Canopies (CTS-4) – ANTHEM OF THE SEAS

Photographs

PHOTO No. 3

LOCATION: Below Canopy South Side

DESCRIPTION: Missing roof covering

Immediate Repair #1

PHOTO No. 4

LOCATION: Below Canopy North Side

DESCRIPTION: Missing roof covering

Immediate Repair #1

BUILDING DATA SHEET

FACILITY

BLDG NO

Concrete Beams and Columns

Concrete Masonry Unit

Reinforced Concrete Slab, with a built-up asphalt membrane with gravel ballast

INSPECTION

Concrete

BUILDING DATA SHEET

FACILITY

BUILDING DATA SHEET

FACILITY BASELINE INSPECTION

BLDG NO LAST INSPECTION

DATE BUILT

GENERAL CONDITION Good

USAGE COMMENTS

8 foot step ladder and 32 foot scissor lift was used to inspect framing and a 35 foot bucket truck was used to inspect exterior

FLOOR

BUILDING DATA SHEET

INSPECTION CYCLE

FACILITY BASELINE INSPECTION

BLDG NO

INSPECTION

DATE BUILT GENERAL CONDITION

USAGE COMMENTS

NUMBER OF STORIES

BASEMENT

STRUCTURE HEIGHT TOTAL FLOOR AREA

Unoccupied due to Covid but is used for crew

CONTRACT NUMBERS

8 Foot ladder and 35 foot bucket truck was used to inspect framing.

BUILDING DATA SHEET

FACILITY

BLDG NO

DATE

USAGE

NUMBER OF STORIES

BASEMENT

STRUCTURE HEIGHT TOTAL FLOOR AREA

Unoccupied due to Covid but is used for crew staging for a crew mart

8 Foot ladder and 35 foot bucket truck was used to inspect roof. 1

CONTRACT NUMBERS

BUILDING DATA SHEET

INSPECTION CYCLE

FACILITY BASELINE INSPECTION

BLDG NO

DATE BUILT GENERAL CONDITION

USAGE COMMENTS

Unoccupied due to Covid but is used as a crew walkway 8 Foot ladder was used to inspect framing.

NUMBER OF STORIES

BASEMENT

STRUCTURE HEIGHT TOTAL FLOOR AREA

CONTRACT NUMBERS

REFERENCES:

1. PORT AUTHORITY FACILITY CONDITION SURVEY PROGRAM

GUIDELINES FOR CONDITION SURVEYS OF BUILDINGS

September 2008, revised March 2014 as prepared by the Port Authority of NY & NJ

2. PORT AUTHORITY FACILITY CONDITION SURVEY PROGRAM

New Jersey Marine Terminal Port Jersey South 2013 Inspection Report of Buildings 110 & 111

January 2013

As prepared by Moffatt & Nichol, Inc.

3. Structural Field Inspection Summary and Recommendations

As prepared by Anthony DeSantis and Rafi Hamid P.E.

PORT JERSEY BUILDING 150