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PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
I Sol) (425) 771-0220
DATE: June 12, 2006
TO: Sean Monahan
FAX: 425-672-0877
FROM: Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official &_
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RE: Plan Check # 06-205
Project: Community Support Solutions
Project Address: 407 Howell Way
In reviewing the plans for the above noted project, it was found that the following infonnation,
clarifications or changes must be made to the plans. Please submit 2 sets of revised plans to Theresa
Umbaugh, Permit Coordinator.
I . Orient north arrow to correct direction on the plans.
2. On the plans, note the Type of Construction (the original building plans show HI 1 -hour), that
the building is fully sprinkled, number of stories (the original plans show I -story with
basement). The subject tenant space is located in the basement portion of the building.
3. Note the occupant load of each room and the total for the tenant space.
4. Specify the occupancies of the uses of space within the tenant space, on each side of the tenant
space, and above the tenant space. Architect to show the required fire barriers (occupancy
separations) on the plans and verify that they currently exist or show them proposed on the
plans, with construction details and listed/tested assemblies. If IBC 302.2 or 302.3.1 will be
used for accessory use areas or nonseparated uses, provide information/calculations on the plans
so this can be verified.
5.- Archived plans of this building show a 2 hour area separation wall. This would be the south
wall (west wall using architect's floor plan direction) of the warehouse, bathrooms, conference
room and front office. Architect to show this wall on the plans, and show any needed alterations
to the wall to maintain the required 2-hour area separation wall and continuity. Show door
openings in the wall, their fire ratings and that they are self -closing, and that they meet the
maximum opening size and percent of the length of the wall (IBC 705.8). Mechanical
penetrations must meet IBC 716 and 712 for fire/smoke dampers and fire stopping.
6. Based on archived plans for this tenent space, the office/restroom/confi5rence room area has
expanded and changed, and appears to have been done without permits. Show the new walls
and wall configurations on the plans, show how non -bearing walls are laterally supported
(anchored to roof/ceiling structure), show accessible maneuvering distances at doors/landings,
show accessible details for restrooms, etc,
7. Provide a list of products and materials to be stored in the warehouse so that the occupancy can
be verified.
8. On the plans, show how ventilation is provided. Ventilation must be provided either
mechanically or with natural ventilation using building openings (windows and doors) in
accordance with the State Ventilation Indoor Air Quality Code.
a. Natural ventilation: Provide in each room or area at the rate 4% of the floor area. Show
the calculations on the plans. OR
b. Mechanical ventilation: Provide outdoor air at the rates specified in VIAQ Table 3-4
(based on the occupant load established for the building) to each room or area. The system
must be balanced (supply and retum/exhaust). Provide mechanical plans and calculations
showing compliance.
9. Provide minimum 50 efiri exhaust fan in the restroom.
10. Show location of water heater and HVAC equipment and note if gas or electric, new or existing.
11. Resubmit dimensioned plans addressing the above items at 1/4" scale.
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