- Location:
2 Meadowlands Plaza Newark, NJ 07073 NJ 07073
- Project Type: Consultation
- Project Status: Completed
- Products Used: Atrium, Glass Skylight, Hilton
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Skylight Inspection/Certification
- An onsite skylight survey and inspection was made on 10/25/2021 by Skylight Specialists, Inc.
- Represented by Josh Hannon.
Skylights on site:
1. Skylight Manufacturer: Unknown – Custom installation
One (1) 177’ x 177’ (nominal) glass, octagonal, structural skylight system.
- Glazing: Glass, tempered over laminate, clear, dual glazed
- Structure: Adequate spacing and size structural aluminum frame
- Anchors: Adequate anchor size and count around perimeter.
- Flashing: Matches existing roof and in good condition
- Rating: (1-10 scale) 7.5
- Expected Life Span: 3-5 years.
- Evaluation: Skylight is in acceptable condition no work needed.
- Recommendation: Monitor for leaks.
2. Skylight Manufacturer: Unknown
Four (4) 9’ x 9’ (nominal) glass, pyramid, curb mount skylights.
- Glazing: Glass, tempered over laminate, clear, dual glazed
- Structure: Perimeter supported, adequate
- Anchors: Adequate anchor size and count around perimeter.
- Curbs: Adequate height and flashing in good shape.
- Flashing: Matches existing roof and in good condition
- Rating: (1-10 scale) 7.5
- Expected Life Span: 3-5 years.
- Evaluation: Skylight is in acceptable condition no work needed.
- Recommendation: Monitor for leaks.
3. Skylight Manufacturer: Unknown
Thirty-Seven (37) overhead, single slope, structural skylights.
- Glazing: Glass, tempered over laminate, tinted.
- Structure: Perimeter supported, adequate.
- Anchors: Adequate anchor size and count around perimeter.
- Rating: (1-10 scale) 7.5
- Expected Life Span: 3-5 years.
- Evaluation: Skylight is in acceptable condition no work needed.
- Recommendation: Monitor for leaks.
4. Skylight Manufacturer: Unknown
Thirteen (13) overhead, single slope, structural skylights.
- Glazing: Glass, tempered over laminate, tinted.
- Structure: Perimeter supported, adequate.
- Anchors: Adequate anchor size and count around perimeter.
- Rating: (1-10 scale) 7.5
- Expected Life Span: 3-5 years.
- Evaluation: Skylight is in acceptable condition no work needed.
- Recommendation: Monitor for leaks, film replacement on two (2) sections of glazing.
Evaluation of All Skylights
All of the skylights on this building are in good, operating condition and no work is needed at this time.
Film on glazing over skylight #4 is the only issue (cosmetic) noted.
Five Year Plan
- Priority 1 – Immediate (must be done; leaks, life safety etc.)
a. Do not let any personnel or visitors access to the roof without proper fall protection training and equipment. - Priority 2 – Short Term (should be done within the next year or two)
a. Monitor for leaks - Priority 3 – Long term (within 5 years or more)
a. Re-inspect every five years