FLORIDA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY


 4. Retaining walls,

 5. Water bodies, recent changes in hydrologic conditions
 (rainfall events, changes in potentiometric level, nearby
 pumping centers?) and,

 6. Utilities.

 iii. Detailed photographs of the structure from all sides and of the
 observed damage / distress, including a sketch map showing the
 locations of damage and photographs, and

 iv. Access issues for subsequent geophysical and geotechnical
 evaluation activities.

c. Organize the Results of the Preliminary Site Inspection in the form of field
 notes

 i. A sketch map drawn to scale and photographs showing locations of
 damage to the structure in sufficient detail and dated that they can
 be identified at a later time.

 ii. Maximum widths of cracks (where measured and location
 information, or photo location details).

 iii. Land slope, depressions, soil erosion, stressed vegetation, and
 water features.

 iv. Evidence of past or present stress to neighboring structures,
 driveways, streets, and retaining walls. Document trees, fences, or
 retaining walls that lean down slope.

 v. Locations of septic tank, pool, gutters and downspouts, drainage
 ways, buried utilities, on-site water wells, and other hydrologic
 features.

 vi. Results of owner interview including past performance of the
 structure and history and timing of the damage.

 vii. Information concerning

 1. Site flooding concerns or areas of historic flooding.

 2. Proximity to wellfields or other ground-water extraction
 facilities,

 3. New construction in the area (especially involving heavy
 equipment and/or blasting), and