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PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: June 19,2006
TO: Mark Jansen
Sent via e-mail to JDJansen56@comcast.net
FROM: Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official
RE: Plan Check # 06-250
Project: Jansen Addition/Remodel
Project Address: 1407 8t" Ave S
In reviewing the plans for the above noted project, it was found that the following information, clarifications
or changes are needed. Please submit 2 sets of revised plans to Marie Harrison, Permit Coordinator.
I . Site Plan:
a. Outline and label the new second story addition.
b. Label slab -on -grade patios and chimney and dimension encroachment into setback areas.
2. Since the entry structure is detached from the main building, a separate permit will be required. Marie
Harrison, Permit Coordinator for this project will contact you if any additional information is needed
from you.
3. Show dimensioned patios/landings on first floor plan, including stairs down to landing.
4. Smoke detectors required in each existing bedroom and in the ininiediate vicinity of the bedrooms. All
smoke detectors throughout the house must be interconnected. IRC R3 13
5. Verify that existing furnace is sized to heat the new addition.
6. Safety glazing required where the bottom edge of the window is less than 60" above the stair tread or
landing. IRC R308.4
7. Provide detail for proposed site -built shower, including shower pan (UPC 412.8). . Dimension width of
shower and show that it meets minimum size as required by UPC 412.7.
8. Special inspection is required for the epoxy anchors. Complete the enclosed Special Inspection and
Testing Agreement. Have the owner, general contractor and special inspector sign the agreement and
return for Building Official approval prior to permit issuance. Special inspector must be WABO
certified or a State licensed Professional Engineer.
9. The type of whole house ventilation system was not complete on the Ventilation Worksheet submitted
for review. It is noted that a whole house exhaust fan will be provided, but how will fresh air be
provided. Please revise worksheet.
10. Note size/type for beam #4 on Sheet A5.2.
11. Show all locations and types of shearwalls on the fi-aming plans as noted in the structural calculations.
12. Provide foundation drainage details, or clearly show on the site plan and elevation views that the grade
at the new addition slopes at least 6" within 10 feet of the foundation wall. IRC R401 & R405
CITY OF EDMONDS
SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AGREEMENT
The project at 140-7 issued under building permit
number ��00 to — n te-, 7 5' r�qujres special inspection and/or testing per IBC Chapter 17. The
complete list of special inspections is attached to this document. .
BEFORE A PERMT CAN BE ISSUED: The owner and contractor and special 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 IBC Chapter 17 and the following -
A. Duties and Responsibilities of the Special Inspector
J. Observe Work
The special inspector shall observe the site work for conformance with the approved (stamped) plans
land 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 specialinspection 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 hems 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 specifications,
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 listed 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 Department 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. Ifis/Her 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 Certifleate of Occupancy after all weekly special inspection reports
including the final report have been submitted and accepted.
D. Owner Responsibilities
The project owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as the owner's agent shall fund
special inspection services.
F. Engineer or Architect of Record Responsibilities
The engineer or architect of record shall include special inspection requirements on the plans and
speeffications.
ACKNOWLIEDGEMENTS;
I have read and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Owner
Special Inspector
General Contractor
City Building Official
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SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING SCHEDULE
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PROJECT ADDRESS TESTING4INSPECTION AGENCY - SPECIAL INSPECIOR
REINFORCED CONCRETE, GUNITE, GROUT AND MORTAR:
CoDcrete Gwifte Grout Mortar
Reirdorcitig Tests
Mix Designs
Reinforcinr Placrinent
Batch Plant Inspection
112!a Plarme
Cam Samples
Pick-up Samples
Compression Te-sts
PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE:
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ReirIforcing Tests
Tend(—m Tests
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Reinforcing Placement
Insert Placement
Concrete Placement
InsWIaLion Inserxiii
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MASONRY:
— Special Inspection Stresses Used
— Preliminary Acceptance Tests flvlasoruv Units, Wall Prisms)
— Subsequent Tests (Mortar. Grout. Field Wall Prisms)
— PIacemew Inspection of Units
STRUCTURAL STEkL/WELDING:
- Sample and Test (Itst specific members below)
— Shop Material Identificafion
— Welding Inspect— 'D Shop 0 Field
— Ultl-dWniC Inspection DSbop 0 Field
— Ifigli-swmgth Bolting
Inspmtion OShop 0 Field
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— Metal Deck Welding Inspection
— Reinforcing Steel Welding Inspection
— Metal Stud Welding Inspection
— Com-rete Insert Welding Inspection
FIREPROOFING:
Ploicerrient Inspeetion
DCJ)SityT1eSIS
Tbickness Tests
In5pMI 1321Ching
INSULATING CONCRETE:
- Sample and Test
— Placement Inspection
— Unit Weights
FILL MATERIAL:
— Acceptance Tesis
— Placenient Inspection
— Field Density
STRUCTURAL WOOD--
- Shcar Wall Nailing Inspection
— Inspection of G)u-lain F�b.
— Inspection of Truss loi54 Fab�
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER TESTS Sample and Test Components
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