Project Type: Evaluation, Construction Administration
The Vital Structure: 

 Resort & Beach Club, Provincetown, MA –

Grease Trap Replacement & Pool Backwash Drainage Modifications

Issue

 

The Boat Slip Resort & Beach Club was informed by the Provincetown Board of Health that an alarm state was raised by their existing grease trap in the Winter of 2023. It was determined that the existing grease trap had failed and was required to be replaced in order for The Boat Slip to maintain food service. Additionally, in the Summer of 2023, the Provincetown Board of Health informed the Boat Slip that water flow readings from vacuum sewer sensors indicated that there was a possibility that pool backwash effluent was being discharged into the town sewer system from an existing swimming pool drywell tank. We were tasked with determining if this condition was present and if so, how to reach a successful resolve.

Excavation surrounding existing pool drywell/septic tank and distribution box.

Diagnosis

Vital Structures solicited JDE Civil of Easton, MA, a Civil Engineering firm, to perform a site survey to develop plans for a grease trap replacement. Due to the Boat Slip being an active resort in the summer months, it was planned that replacement of the grease trap was to occur in the off season during the Winter of 2023-2024. Vital Structures provided the Boat Slip with project management services in order to coordinate JDE Civil, the Board of Health, and Cape Cod Excavation.  Vital Structures and JDE Civil was present at Town Board of Health meetings to present new proposed plans for approval and to answer questions prior to issuing a permit.

 

 

 

Solution

Cape Cod Excavating successfully installed a new grease trap with digital sensors in December 2022. JDE Civil and Vital Structures were present to confirm as-built construction which was provided to the Town for record so that a new operating permit could be obtained the following season.

Under the same permit as the grease trap replacement, Cape Cod Excavating disconnected all plumbing connections from the Resort and the Town sewer to the pool drywell/septic tank and installed new drainage chambers with a distribution box to satisfy the Town’s request. JDE Civil provided documentation to the Town that any suspect conditions have been corrected and no longer pose an issue to the town sewer.

New Grease Trap Installed with Temporary Covers.

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“An Objective Expert We Could Trust”

We retained Vital Structures after finding our builder unwilling to help identify and rectify obvious bowing and waving to our accessory building.  The information provided by Vital was impressive as it was detailed and specific calling out nonconformance to building codes, industry standard construction practices and manufacturer specifications.  The reports were written in a way that was observational, with pictures and evidence.  Had we not hired an objective expert we would have been faced with serious structural problems unknown to layman.  The professionalism, expectation setting and follow-through on Vital Structures part was the due diligence we needed to protect ourselves in this endeavor.  It is well worth the time and expense to correct the issues in advance of accepting subpar construction.

Jeanne Pagani

Homeowner

“Vital Structures Has My Highest Recommendation.”

As the trustee for the Lois J. Lewis Trust, I contracted Vital Structures to oversee a project to evaluate and repair the foundation pilings of an 1880s lakefront cabin on Spofford Lake. The cabin’s piling foundations had deteriorated due to hillside erosion, age, and lack of maintenance. By the time Vital Structures took on our project, the foundation was close to failure.

David Morand, who oversaw the project, was professional, meticulous, and flexible,- offering several well-considered solutions to our problem. He and his team were involved from start to finish, readily available for updates, and on site to address any issues that arose. David was also instrumental in connecting us with a contractor who could meet our unique needs, given the limited access and difficult site conditions.

I can’t say enough good things about the way Vital Structures conducted the project and their professionalism throughout the process. They were a pleasure to work with.

Kenneth Betts

Trustee, The Lois J. Lewis Trust

“Vital provided invaluable assistance and made our buildings healthy again!”

Our Association hired Vital Structures to inspect our decks. David, Richard, and the rest of their team are very professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. As our relationship formed, Vital Structures became our Engineers of choice to develop a new design to replace all the decks in the Association.  Vital provided us with invaluable assistance in obtaining Contracting Bids, so we had verifiable Construction Company choices.  Once renovation began, Vital oversaw the project, holding Contractors accountable, ensuring construction was completed to our new design specifications and that the job was done correctly.  Everyone loves the new look and our buildings are becoming healthy again!

Mike Labrecque

Trustee, The Colonial Village

“A huge value to our business!”

We are a waterfront business operating in Provincetown for over fifty years. Vital Structures has been our valued “go-to” partner whenever we address issues relative to our building or property. Their comprehensive knowledge and ability to assess issues and provide solutions across the board is truly a unique expertise and of huge value to businesses like ours. They are service-oriented, extremely responsive, and know their business – and ours. Five-star excellence in all regards!

 

Jill Botway

Managing Director, The Boat Slip LLC

“Highly Recommended! “

Vital Structures llc has proven to be a top notch engineering firm. Beginning with a comprehensive and thorough review of the job scope, to the completion of a project with no details missed. All personnel involved with each project we have found to be excellent to work with and yet never willing to compromise details that would have any adverse effect on the project. Whenever unforeseen conditions arise, they are immediately back to the drawing board without any hesitation in order to keep the project moving. I would highly recommend Vital Structures llc for any structural or building envelope projects.

Brett Emery

Emery Construction LLC

“An Eye for Detail”

We have been working with David Morand of Vital Structures on a few different projects over the years.  We are completely impressed as he is professional, has an eye for detail, is very thorough, and always answers all our questions.  David & the Vital Structure’s team are very knowledgeable about the industry, very proactive with their approach, and always do a great job.  I would not hesitate to use David and his team on the future projects.

Laurie Ferrari

CEO, Peters Property Management
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