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DATE: June 16, 2006
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
TO: Louise Wright
111706 81h Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98177
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans Exami*
RE: Plan Check # 06-246 (Permit Trax 2006-0672)
Project: Kauftnan Add/Remodel
Project Address: 751 Brookmere Dr.
During review of the above noted application, it was found that the following information,
corrections, or clarifications are needed. Please redline plans or submit two (2) sets of revised
plans/documents (affected sheets only) with a written response to each of the above items to a
Permit Coordinator.
1) According to our records no permits were obtained to convert garage into family room. Provide
copies of valid pen -nits or this scope of work will need to be added to this application. Provide
section detail through this area to show how minimum insulation values were obtained (R-30
floor, R-10 slab, R-21 wall and R-38 ceiling). Also, provide detail through garage door area.
According to the plans, it appears that it was left 'in place. We will need a detail of how this area
was enclosed.
2) Proposed 2x8 bathroom floor joists will not accommodated R-30 insulation. Upgrade to 2x10
joists or provide rigid insulation.
3) For roof ledger calculations specify nailing at 12" o.c. and plans specify at each stud (16" o.c.).
Provide revised calculations or revise plans to match calculations.
4) Engineer of record to specify minimum length of Wedge -all anchors. Diameter and Edge
distance was specified but no length.
5) Special inspections are required for the following. Complete the enclosed special inspection
agreement signed by the owner, the general contractor and the special inspector and submit to
the City for approval prior to issuance.
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CITY OF EDMONDS
SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AGREEMENT
The project at --16q PAcypcxa_Q,� issued under building permit
number C_(,d1_Z___ — requires special inspection and/or testing per IBC Chapter 17. The
complete list of special inspections is attached to this document. I I
BEFORE A PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED: The owner and contractor and spechd inspector shall complete
this agreement and the attached structural test(s) and inspections schedule including the required
acknowledgements.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL INSPECTORS. Each special inspector shall be approved by the Building
Official prior to performing any duties or inspections. Each special inspector shall submit Statement of
Qualifications to the Building Official for review. Special inspectors shall display identification when
performing special inspections on site. Special inspection and testing shall meet the minimum requirements
of IIBC Chapter 17 and the following:
A. Duties and Responsibilities of the Special Inspector
1. Observe Work
The special inspector shall observe the site work for conformance with the approved (stamped) plans
and specifications and applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC. Architect or Engineer
reviewed shop drawings may be used only as an aid to inspection. Special Inspections are to be
performed on a continuous basis —meaning that the special inspector is on site at all times observing
the work requiring special inspection. Periodic inspections, if any, must have prior approval by the
City based on a separate written plan reviewed and approved by the Building Official and the
engineer or architect of record.
2. Report Non -conforming Items
The special inspector shall bring non -conforming items to the immediate attention of the contractor
and note all such items in the daily field report. Any item not resolved in a timely manner shall be
immediate cause of the special inspector to notify the Building Official of the plan deviation, error,
change or omission. It shall also be the duty of the special inspector to promptly notify the engineer
or architect.
3. Complete Daily Reports
Each special inspector shall complete and sign both the special - inspection record and the daily report
form for each day's inspection. These records shall remain at the jobsite with the contractor for
review by the City Building Inspector.
4. Furnish Weekly Reports
The special inspector or inspection agency shall furnish the City with weekly reports of tests and
inspections. The project engineer or architect, and others as designated shall also be copied on
reports. Weekly reports must include the following:
Description of daily inspections and tests made with applicable locations
List of all non -conforming items
Report on status of non -conforming items (resolved or unresolved)
Itemized changes authorized by the Architect, Engineer and City if not included in non-
conformance items.
5. Furnish Final Construction Report
The special inspector or inspection agency shall submit a final signed report to the City stating that
all items requiring special inspection and testing were fulfilled and reported. And, to the best of
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his/her knowledge the project is in conformance with the approved plans and speciflications,
approved change orders and the applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC. Items not in
conformance or unresolved items or any discrepancies in inspection coverage, (i.e., missed
inspections, periodic inspection when continuous inspections were required, etc.) shall be specifically
itemized in, this report.
B. Contractor Responsibilities
1. Notify the Special Inspector
It is the duty of the contractor to notify the special inspector when work is ready for special
inspection. Note, the items fisted on the attached schedule and as noted on the approved plans and
specifications are required to have special inspections. Adequate notice shall be provided by the
contractor so that the special inspector has time to become familiar with the project.
2. Provide Access to Approved Plans
The contractor is responsible for providing the special inspector access to approved plans at -the
jobsite.
3. Retain Special Inspection Records
The contractor is responsible to retain at the jobsite all special inspection records submitted by the
special inspector. These records are to be provided to the City building inspector upon request.
C. City of Edmonds Building D�Rartment Responsibilities
1. Approve special inspectors or inspection agencies
The building department shall approve all special inspectors and special inspection requirements.
2. Monitor special inspection and approve weekly reports
Work requiring special inspection and the performance of special inspectors shall be monitored by
the City Building Inspector. HislHer approval must be obtained prior to placement of concrete or
other similar activities in addition to that of the special inspector.
3. Issue Certificate of Occupancy
The Building Official may issue a Certificate of Occupancy after all weekly special inspection reports.
including the final report have been submitted and accepted.
D. Owner Resp usibilities
The project owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as the owner's agent shall fund
special inspection services.
E. Enaineer or Architect of Record Responsibilities
The engineer or architect of record shall include special inspection requirements on the plans and
specifications.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I have read and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Owner
Special Inspector
General Contractor
Date
Date
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City Building Official Date
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SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING SCHEDULE
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PROXCr ADDRESS TESTTW_0sSrECnCN AtENCY" SPECIAL IWNPECTM
REINFORCED CONCRETE, GUNITE, GROUT AND MORTAR: STRUCTURAL STEELIWELDING:
Concrete Gunite Grout Mortar — Sample and Test fIist Specific memben below)
Aggregate Tests — Shop Matetial Idewificatioli
Reinforcing Tests — Welding Inspection 0 Shop 0 Fxid
Mix Designs — Ultr2sonic Inspection 0 Shop 0 FieW
Reinforcing Placement — Iligh-surrigth Bolting
Batch Plant Inspection Inspection 0 Shop OField
Inspect Placing DA325 EIN DX D F
Cam Samples D A490
Pick-up Samples Metal Deck WtIding Inslimtion
Compression Tests Reinforcing Steel Welding inspection
PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE: Metal Stud Welding Inspection
Concrete Insert Welding Inspection
Reinforcing Teas
Tendon Tests
Mix Desiims
Reinforcing Placement
Concrete Placement
lwwwi"'n Inscpcuon
Cast Sa=)cs
Tests
MASONRY:
- Special Inspection Stresses Used
— Preliminary Acceptance Tests tMason, v Units. Wall prisms)
— Subsequent Tests (Mortar, Grout, Field wall prisms)
— Placement Inspection of Units
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER TESTS
AND INSPECTIONS;
FW-PROOFING.-
- Placerricrit Inspection
— Dewily Tests
— Thickness Tests
— Inspca B3tching
INSULATING CONCRETE:
- Sample and Test
— Placement Inspection
— Unit Weights
FILL MATERIAL:
- Acceptance Tests
— placelnew Inspection
— Field Dewily
STRUCTURAL WOOD:
Shear Wall Nailing Inspecrkm
Inspection of G)li-iazn 172b.
Inspection of Truss Joist Fab.
Sample and Test Comporients
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