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Forensic inspection finds widespread defects at partial Fire Station No. 4; experts recommend demolition
Summary
Applied Building Sciences told council that extensive, compounding construction defects — missing grout/reinforcement in CMU walls, unverified welds/bolts, improper drainage and fungal growth — make repairs technically or economically unfeasible and recommended full demolition and reconstruction; council received the report and asked staff for cost/time options.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A third‑party forensic evaluation presented to Fayetteville City Council on Feb. 9 concluded that a partially constructed Fire Station No. 4 contains widespread construction defects that cannot be safely and economically repaired, and recommended full demolition and reconstruction.
Steve Moore of Applied Building Sciences (ABS) summarized an inspection and documentation review that identified multiple structural and systems failures. ABS found missing reinforcement and grout in concrete masonry unit (CMU)…
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